Directed by Josh Greenbaum, Will and Harper is a documentary film that was released on September 27, 2024. The docu-film follows Hollywood actor Will Farell and his SNL head writer friend, Harper Steele’s 17-day road trip across the U.S.
Throughout the duo’s journey, the film explores profound themes such as acceptance, coming out, new beginnings, and friendship.
This focus on realism in Will and Harper goes beyond just visuals, as the attention to detail also extends to the soundtrack, which has played a crucial role by seamlessly intertwining with each scene in the film. The cherry-picked songs not only complemented the visuals in the film but also evoked emotions, enriching the overall experience.
Every song played in Will and Harper
- I Wonder, I Wonder, I Wonder by Eddy Howard
- Freightliner Fever by Red Sovine
- Amoreena by Elton John
- Oogum Boogum Song by Brenton Wood
- Long Road Ahead by Jim Ford
- Wires by Coconut Records
- I Got You Baby by Sonny & Cher
- Wildflowers by Tom Petty
- Going Up the Country by Canned Heat
- Shelter From the Storm by Bob Dylan
- Long Gone Lonesome Blues by Hank Williams
- America by First Aid Kit
- Fade Into You by Mazzy Star
- Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves by Red Simpson
- Beep Beep (The Roadrunner) by Don Ables
- Ooh Las Vegas (feat. Emmylou Harris) by Gram Parsons
- The Swag by Link Wray & The Wraymen
- The Weight by The Band
- Luck Be a Lady by Frank Sinatra
- Holocene by Bon Iver
- Harper and Will Go West by Kristen Wiig
- Go With Me by Gene and Debbe
Where to watch plot summary
The official logline of Will and Harper reads as such:
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.
It further reads:
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.
Will and Harper hit the roads:
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.
It ends with:
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.
Where to watch Will and Harper?
Will and Harper is available to stream exclusively on Netflix, given the title is a part of the streamer’s Originals lineup. The OTT giant acquired distribution rights for the film in February 2024, a month after it premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The docu-film was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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