Will and Harper on Netflix: Release date, trailer, and more 

Will and Harper is a documentary that takes viewers on an emotional journey through the friendship between Will Ferrell and Harper Steele. It will be available to stream on Netflix starting September 27, 2024, and will be released in select theaters on September 13. 2024.

Josh Greenbaum has directed the documentary, which has attracted a lot of interest since it debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The official teaser hinted about humor, introspection and genuine friendship.

The plot of Will and Harper centers around a road trip taken by the two friends. After Harper comes out as a transgender, the two start a cross-country journey to reconnect and explore how her transition affects their decades-long friendship.

As they approach this new phase of their relationship, they visit small-town bars, rodeos and picturesque settings, reintroducing Harper to the nation she loves.

Set in small-town America, the documentary presents the pair's shared laughter, sincere dialogues and personal development. This is a very interesting show, as viewers will get to see the honest and raw events that expose the depth of their friendship during the duo's trip.

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Will and Harper: Release date and plot overview

This documentary will hit select theaters in the U.S. on September 13, 2024, allowing viewers to experience the documentary before it arrives on Netflix. For streaming, it will be available on Netflix on September 27, 2024.

The plot of Will and Harper is more about the relationship between Will Ferrell and Harper Steele as they take up a transformative road trip. Harper’s transition to living as a trans woman forms the heart of the story as the pair revisits their old friendship dynamics and navigates new challenges.

Situated in a rural American setting, the documentary records the pair's mutual mirth, sincere dialogues and individual development. Throughout their journey, viewers experience the raw and candid moments that reveal the depth of their friendship.

As stated by Josh Greenbaum:

As the director, I tried to emulate those patterns because Will and Harper’s love language with each other is rooted in comedy and laughter. And so I, along with the rest of the team, wanted to ensure that for every moment of pain, struggle, and discomfort — of which there are many in the film — there were equal moments of levity and laughter.

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Cast and Crew

The main cast of Will and Harper features none other than Will Ferrell and Harper Steele themselves. As longtime friends, their chemistry and rapport make the documentary engaging and emotionally resonant.

Known for his legendary performances in films like Anchorman and Step Brothers, Ferrell brings a special sensitivity to this project by deviating from scripted comedy to offer a more intimate story.

Former Saturday Night Live head writer Harper Steele shares her experiences as a transgender woman, guiding the documentary into a very intimate path. Following Josh Greenbaum's direction, the documentary also makes hints about possible appearances from a few known personalities from their Saturday Night Live days.

Fans of both Will Ferrell and Harper Steele should check out this Netflix documentary. Their road trip across America offers a singular window into friendship, identity and change.

Audiences will be able to expeirence their story when Will and Harper open on September 27 on Netflix and at a few chosen theaters on September 13.