8.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Will & Harper (2024)
Will & Harper (2024)
Overview
When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Gender Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative champions the affirmation and acceptance of transgender identity, emphasizing empathy and personal authenticity, which aligns with progressive social justice values.
This documentary prominently features a transgender individual as a central figure, making the representation of a non-traditional identity a core aspect of the film. The narrative is explicitly centered around themes of gender identity and personal journey, highlighting DEI characteristics throughout.
Secondary
The film offers a deeply positive and affirming portrayal of a transgender individual's journey. It highlights the importance of friendship, acceptance, and understanding as Harper Steele navigates her transition, depicted with dignity and empathy.
The documentary features Harper Steele, a real person who was historically known and presented as male for many years. The film portrays her as female, aligning with the definition of a gender swap for a real-world individual whose gender identity and presentation have changed.
Based on the available information, there is insufficient detail regarding the film's plot or character specifics to assess its portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, a determination of its net impact cannot be made at this time.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a documentary where real individuals, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele, portray themselves. There are no fictional characters or historical figures whose established race has been altered for their on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.9
7.4
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