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Comedian, actor, writer, and producer John William Ferrell rose to fame as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, where he performed from 1995 to 2002. At the same time, he starred in a series of movies and became a part of the “frat pack,” which comprises a series of comedic actors who established themselves in Hollywood at the turn of the 21st century, such as Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Vince Vaughn, Paul Rudd, and Owen Wilson. Movies starring Will include ‘A Night at the Roxbury,’ ‘Elf,’ ‘Anchorman,’ ‘Talladega Nights,’ ‘Blades of Glory,’ ‘Step Brothers,’ ‘The Other Guys,’ and ‘Get Hard,’ with many of his characters gaining a cult following. The actor has also appeared in dramatic roles in films such as ‘Stranger than Fiction‘ and has lent his voice for animated projects like ‘Megamind.’ The co-founder of the comedy website Funny or Die, Will has won numerous accolades throughout his career and was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2011. If you wish to explore projects featuring Will Ferrell on Netflix, the following list has been curated to help.
6. Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
Based on the web series of the same name, Scott Aukerman’s directorial ‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’ is a mockumentary that revolves around Zach Galifianakis and his few-minute-long interviews with celebrities. After a faulty pipeline results in guest Matthew McConaughey nearly drowning on set, a furious Will Ferrell, owner of the Funny or Die website where the show is uploaded, demands that Zach bring him the interviews of 10 celebrities. With the set being rebuilt, Zach and his team, including his special ferns, set out on a road trip to meet high-profile celebrities and make it within the deadline to keep their jobs. You can stream the film on Netflix.
5. Will & Harper (2024)
‘Will & Harper’ is a Peabody Award-winning documentary directed by Josh Greenbaum that focuses on actor Will Ferrell and writer Harper Steele. Thirty years after meeting each other on the set of Saturday Night Live in 1995, Harper writes to Will informing him of her decision to come out as a trans woman. To process the new stage in their friendship, the two set out on a cross-country road trip. As they drive from New York to Los Angeles over 16 days, they stop at places that are meaningful to them, their friendship, and to America, as Harper sees the country she loves through her eyes for the first time all over again. A deeply moving, intimate, and heartfelt project, you can stream the movie on Netflix.
4. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
Directed by David Dobkin, ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’ tells the story of musicians Lars Erickssong (Will Ferrell) and Sigrit Ericksdóttir (Rachel McAdams) from Iceland, who have been struggling for their breakthrough. They are not appreciated at the clubs that they sing at, with Lars even disappointing his own father (Pierce Brosnan). When they get the opportunity to represent their country in Europe’s largest music contest, ‘Eurovision,’ they go all out in their effort to make their country proud and prove to themselves that their fight is worth fighting for. You can view the musical romantic comedy film here.
3. Holmes & Watson (2018)
‘Holmes & Watson’ offers a comedic take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s immortal creation. Featuring Will Ferrell as Sherlock Holmes and John C. Reilly as Dr. John Watson, the movie follows the duo as they investigate a murder inside Buckingham Palace. Besides the corpse, they also find a letter from Professor James Moriarty (Ralph Fiennes) stating that if Sherlock doesn’t solve the murder mystery in four days, the Queen will die. How they solve it, using their peculiar methods, underscored by Ferrell and Reilly’s brilliant chemistry, forms the premise of the comedy. The cast also includes Rebecca Hall, Rob Brydon, Kelly Macdonald, Steve Coogan, Lauren Lapkus, and Hugh Laurie. You can watch the movie here.
2. The Hawk (2026- )
‘The Hawk’ is a sports comedy centering on Lonnie ‘The Hawk’ Hawkins (Ferrell), a narcissistic man who is past his prime but isn’t able to accept it. Now, it is his son, Lance (Jimmy Tatro), who is the most popular golfer. The obnoxious man is jealous and, with a desire to reclaim his former glory, he returns to the course, bent on making a comeback on the PGA Tour. This means facing two rivals he is personally connected to, Lance and longtime rival, Golden Fisk (Luke Wilson). How will he cope with it? And considering his obnoxious self, is he ready to face the challenges after such a long gap? Don’t tell him this, but it’s tough. You can stream ‘The Hawk’ here.
1. The Other Guys (2010)
In Adam McKay’s buddy cop action comedy ‘The Other Guys,’ Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg play best friends/partners Allen Gamble and Terry Hoitz, who work for the NYPD. However, they are losers and are treated as such by their peers. Fatefully, they get a chance to prove their worth after Chris Danson (Dwayne Johnson) and P.K. Highsmith (Samuel L. Jackson), the best cops in the department, die during a mission. Allen looks into a small scaffolding-permit-violation case involving British multibillionaire Sir David Ershon (Steve Coogan), which slowly reveals an elaborate plot of embezzlement and deadly mercenaries. With a hilarious on-screen chemistry among the leads and funny dialogues delivered perfectly by Ferrell and Wahlberg, ‘The Other Guys’ is a must-have in any buddy cop list. It can be streamed here.
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