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Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his‬ dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman.‬ That friend was Harper Steele, a writer he met on his first day at‬‭ Saturday Night Live‬‭ back in 1995.‬ From that fateful first meeting in the halls of 30 Rock, Will knew he had found a match made in‬ comedy, and their friendship and creative partnership would only continue to grow over the next 3‬ decades.‬ In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to‬ process this new stage of their friendship and reintroduce Harper to the country that she loves --‬ this time, as herself. Over 16 days, the two drive from New York to LA, visiting stops that are‬ meaningful to them, to their friendship, and to America. Through laughter, tears, and many cans of‬ Pringles, they push past their comfort zones as they re-examine their relationships to these‬ spaces, and to each other, in this new light.‬

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Endearing and heartfelt, Will & Harper is an ode and testament to long-lasting love, acceptance and evolution within a friendship.

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

An affectionate road-trip buddy-movie, featuring an unseen depth to Will Ferrell, this documentary is illuminating, timely, and gently funny.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 16, 2024

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

These are two old friends, trusting each other, being honest with one another, sharing with one another. It’s just lovely.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 14, 2024

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Ed Power

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Yet for all these quibbles, the interludes when Harper opens up are raw and devastating.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 14, 2024

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Liam Lacey

POV Magazine

There’s a sophisticated simplicity to Will & Harper’s light but serious exploration of the spectrum of ways we see and judge each other, as performers, as audiences, as threats, friends and loved ones.

Sep 18, 2024

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Robert Denerstein

Denerstein Unleashed

Will & Harper serves as a testament to a shared history that both want to preserve, even in the face of radical change.

Sep 18, 2024

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Alicia Gilstorf

Tell-Tale TV

In an industry where acts of kindness can be tools to further one’s celebrity platform, Will & Harper is a refreshingly genuine and heartwarming tale from the unlikeliest places.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 17, 2024

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David

What the entire country needs to see in this divisive time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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I Z S

Outstanding. Everyone in America should see this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/24

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Charles

This is one of the most powerful and real things I have ever seen. Thank you so much Harper and Will for bringing us into the spotlight. I will forever cherish this documentary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Joanne

This movie is funny and so touching. I cried through most of it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Kristi D

Amazing friendship that took us on a tour of the US. So heartwarming!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Sueko

Poignant storytelling, thought provoking and a great testimony to friendship.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Three years ago, Will Ferrell was filming a movie when he received a most surprising email: his‬ dear friend of nearly 30 years was coming out to him as a trans woman.‬ That friend was Harper Steele, a writer he met on his first day at‬‭ Saturday Night Live‬‭ back in 1995.‬ From that fateful first meeting in the halls of 30 Rock, Will knew he had found a match made in‬ comedy, and their friendship and creative partnership would only continue to grow over the next 3‬ decades.‬ In this intimate, honest, and heartfelt documentary, Will and Harper hit the open road together to‬ process this new stage of their friendship and reintroduce Harper to the country that she loves --‬ this time, as herself. Over 16 days, the two drive from New York to LA, visiting stops that are‬ meaningful to them, to their friendship, and to America. Through laughter, tears, and many cans of‬ Pringles, they push past their comfort zones as they re-examine their relationships to these‬ spaces, and to each other, in this new light.‬

Director: Josh Greenbaum
Producer: Rafael Marmor, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, Josh Greenbaum, Chris Leggett
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Delirio Films, Wayfarer Studios, Gloria Sanchez Productions
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 27, 2024
Runtime: 1h 54m