(Credit: The Sundance Institute)

Did you all know there is a Will Ferrell road trip documentary sitting on Netflix right now?

Because it feels like one of those titles people watched the trailer for, mentally bookmarked, and then completely forgot existed. So consider this your friendly reminder: yes, Will Ferrell really did take a cross-country trip with his best friend of 30 years, Harper Steele, and yes, the documentary is as beautiful and heartfelt as it sounds.

What makes this one so special is that it is not a “celebrity project” in the glamoury-glossy sense. It is a real friendship being put in a car, on a map, in the softest, funniest way. Harper came out as a trans woman at 61, and instead of adjusting in his own corner of the world silently, Will decided to drive across the country with her and tried to figure it out side by side. That is the energy of the film. Two old friends trying to understand each other better in the most classic American way: by driving through random towns and talking for hours.

The movie sits in that lovely middle space between comedy and something much deeper. Will and Harper move from joke to question to genuine honesty so effortlessly that you barely notice when the conversation turns real. And the best part? They let you sit right there in the passenger seat, listening in. It feels less like a documentary and more like being invited on a road trip you did not know you needed.

So if you have been meaning to watch it, or you just found out about its existence five seconds ago, here is everything you need before you dive in.

What is Will & Harper about?

The basic idea of Will & Harper is that it follows Will Ferrell and Harper Steele as they take a 16-day road trip across America. From New York to Los Angeles, and they do this right after Harper comes out as a trans woman. Instead of avoiding difficult conversations, the two choose to face them head-on, mile by mile, gas station by gas station.

The film doesn’t try to be dramatic. It casually follows two friends figuring out what this new chapter means for them, revisiting memories, meeting people along the way, and letting the road shape the conversation. It is a very warm and extremely thoughtful watch, while being full of those small moments that say more than big speeches ever could.

Who’s featured in Will & Harper?

Most of the story is with Will and Harper, but the film gets even more delightful when familiar faces pop in. SNL friends like Kristen Wiig, Molly Shannon, Seth Meyers, Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey, and Lorne Michaels show up in different moments, adding their own flavour to the journey.

Directed by Josh Greenbaum, the documentary balances humour and tenderness exactly the way Will and Harper do. They start with a joke while drifting into something meaningful, and then again slip back into laughter, all while making it look effortless.

When does Will & Harper release on Netflix?

It is already streaming on Netflix. So if you want something soulful, funny but not loud, and comforting to watch, it is waiting for you.