Watch: Will & Harper TIFF 2024 (With Movie Trailer)
Get ready to hit the road with Will & Harper at TIFF 2024, a heartfelt documentary from director Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar). The film follows SNL alumni Will Ferrell and Harper Steele as they embark on a road trip across the US, strengthening their friendship and exploring trans identity in modern America. This touching, humorous, and empowering film brings light to both personal and societal challenges in a time of change.

- WORLD PREMIERE
- Director: Josh Greenbaum
- Country: United States
- Year: 2024
- Duration: 114 min
- Language: English
When & Where to Catch Will & Harper
- Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 5:30 PM
- TIFF Bell Lightbox
- Press & Industry
- Closed captions (CC)
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 5:30 PM
- Roy Thompson Hall
- Premium
- Closed caption (CC)
- Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 8:30 AM
- TIFF Bell Lightbox
- Press & Industry
- Closed captions (CC)
- Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 3:30 PM
- TIFF Lightbox
- Closed captions (CC)
- Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 9:30 PM
- TIFF Lightbox
- Closed captions (CC)
What Will & Harper Is About
Will & Harper follows the story of Will Ferrell and Harper Steele as they embark on a 16-day road trip across the US after Harper announces her transition. A mix of humour, heartfelt moments, and a powerful message about acceptance and trans identity, the film brings audiences through big cities, small towns, and states with restrictive gender-affirming laws. As they meet old friends and encounter new perspectives, the duo navigates the complexities of being transgender in today’s divided world, with their friendship at the heart of it all.
A Road Trip of Friendship and Reflection at TIFF 2024
Will & Harper isn’t just a road trip; it’s a journey of deep reflection and personal growth. From revisiting their old stomping grounds at SNL to exploring the realities of the trans community in the American heartland, the film offers an engaging, heartwarming, and at times sobering exploration of love, acceptance, and contemporary issues. After watching, find a place nearby to reflect on this powerful narrative.
Content Advisory
Will & Harper explores themes of friendship, identity, and the challenges facing the trans community. It touches on topics like gender identity, societal division, and the personal struggles of transitioning.
For tickets and more details, visit TIFF’s official site​.
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