Will & Harper
Two longtime friends take a candid American road trip as one begins life anew, discovering that transition can change a relationship without diminishing its history.
Overview
A heartfelt journey of friendship and self-discovery unfolds on the open road.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- candid
- warm
- reflective evening
- road movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's openness, emotional friendship portrait, and balance of humor with educational value, while noting uneven pacing and an occasionally engineered structure.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Harper Steele's transition is discussed through candid conversations, public encounters, and Will Ferrell's evolving understanding.
The cross-country itinerary structures discussions about friendship, transition, safety, and public identity.
Ferrell and Steele's thirty-year friendship remains the documentary's emotional foundation as Steele begins life as Harper.
Comedic encounters and Ferrell's playful presence coexist with serious conversations about transgender life and belonging.
Films like Will & Harper, and why
The Trip
celebrity friendship, candid road journey, and warm observational documentary comedy
The Trip to Spain
intimate cross-country travel, personal revelation, and reflective human-interest storytelling
Disclosure
lgbtq identity, personal transition, and emotionally direct documentary portraiture
The Peanut Butter Falcon
friendship-centered road movie structure combining humor, vulnerability, and social observation
Movie Details
- Director
- Josh Greenbaum
- Release Date
- 2024-09-12
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (130)
Cast
- Will Ferrell
- Harper Steele
- Tim Meadows
- Seth Meyers
- Kristen Wiig
- Colin Jost
- Lorne Michaels
- Will Forte
- Tina Fey
- Paula Pell
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Will & Harper about?
- Two longtime friends take a candid American road trip as one begins life anew, discovering that transition can change a relationship without diminishing its history.
- What is Will & Harper like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Will & Harper as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Will & Harper violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Will & Harper.
- What did critics think of Will & Harper?
- Critics broadly praised the film's openness, emotional friendship portrait, and balance of humor with educational value, while noting uneven pacing and an occasionally engineered structure.
- Which films are like Will & Harper?
- Films with a similar feel include The Trip, The Trip to Spain, Disclosure, and The Peanut Butter Falcon.
- How long is Will & Harper?
- Will & Harper runs 114 minutes.
- Where can I watch Will & Harper?
- In United States, Will & Harper streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
