Ranking The Best Will Ferrell Movies Of All Time

We all could use a little more laughter in our lives, and what better way than to watch some of Will Ferrell’s finest work?

Will Ferrell is one of our favourite actors, and he’s put together a long list of comedy hits – so we thought we’d pull together a list of his best movies.

Listing all these great movies left us remembering so many different hilarious scenes that it was almost impossible not to burst into laughter, proving that Will Ferrell is one of the best comedy actors of our time.

The best Will Ferrell movies and how to stream them

The Lego Movie (2014)

Even though we might not see Ferrell’s face as much as hear him voicing a character in this one, it is definitely one of his best dramatic roles.

The critics and the audience love this movie and without Ferrell’s brilliant part, it would not be the same.

IMDb: 7.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% Audience Score

Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Bergundy (2004)

This clever satire is both hilarious and revolutionary. Will Ferrell’s performance is exceptionally funny as well as the shared scenes with Steve Carrel, David Koechner and Paul Rudd.

Anchorman brilliantly carries the perfect spot-on critique to the misogyny that, even though it focuses on the machismo within the workplace in the 70s, speaks to real daily issues in our current society. It is also the first of several movies directed by Adam McKay that will be mentioned in this list.

IMDb: 7.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Audience Score

Daddy’s Home & Daddy’s Home 2 (2015, 2017)

“Daddy’s Home” and its sequel, “Daddy’s Home 2,” showcase Will Ferrell’s comedic genius in the role of Brad Whitaker, a mild-mannered radio executive striving to be the best stepdad to his wife’s two children. In the first film, Brad’s attempts to bond with the kids are hilariously disrupted when their biological father, Dusty Mayron (played by Mark Wahlberg), returns to town. Dusty, with his cool, tough demeanour, stands in stark contrast to Brad’s earnest and awkward nature. The resulting competition for the children’s affection leads to a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, highlighting Ferrell’s talent for blending sincerity with silliness.

The comedic chaos intensifies in “Daddy’s Home 2,” where Brad and Dusty, now co-parenting harmoniously, face a new challenge: the arrival of their own fathers for Christmas. Mel Gibson plays Dusty’s macho, hard-to-please father, Kurt, while John Lithgow is Brad’s overly affectionate and equally awkward dad, Don. The film explores the dynamics between the grandfathers and their sons, adding another layer of hilarity to the family festivities. Ferrell’s chemistry with Lithgow, coupled with the comedic tension between Gibson and Wahlberg, creates a festive and uproarious sequel that continues to delight audiences.

IMDb: 6.2/10, 6.0/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 49%, 51% Audience Score

Old School (2003)

Of course, Frank The Tank makes an appearance on the best Will Ferrell movies list.

Old School is a remarkable comedy that features a perfect combo of Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn. The most unusual situations presented by the narrative are responsible for a truly humor-filled movie that guarantees numerous LOL moments from the audience.

IMDb: 7.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Audience Score

Elf (2003)

Not only one of the best Will Ferrell movies but also one of the best Christmas movies.

Will Ferrell is hilarious in this adult-elf character looking for a human father. Ferrell’s performance blends naiveté and cynicism in an impressive fashion, creating a captivating character and a great Christmas movie for the ages to come.

IMDb: 7/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% Audience Score

Step Brothers (2008)

The chemistry between Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly leads to a ridiculously funny movie. This is another comedy starring Will Ferrell directed by Adam McKay, pleasing both fans of the actor and the director.

Step Brothers dives into a simple, but effective, humorous perspective to narrate the lives of two characters with Peter Pan syndrome that leave the audience laughing their heads off.

IMDb: 6.9/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 69% Audience Score

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

I guess given we didn’t list Talladega Nights first it means it’s last according to Ricky Bobby’s racing philosophy. 

Talladega Nights combines Will Ferrell and Sasha Baron Cohen, two of the best comedy actors of the decade, resulting in massive laughs from the audience with over-the-top hijinx, situations and now classic one-liners.

IMDb: 6.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 73% Audience Score

The Other Guys (2010)

Yep, another Adam McKay comedy on the list of best Will Ferrell movies.

The Other Guys puts together humor and action scenes in unexpectedly absurd ways. The talented cast was able to provide hilarious moments between the two cops played by Will Ferrell and the macho-man, confident Mark Wahlberg.

IMDb: 6.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 60% Audience Score

Blades of Glory (2007)

Imagine pitching to a film company a comedy about men’s figure skating… then imagine that they actually say yes.

Well, it happened, and Blades of Glory was a comedy hit. We follow two Olympic ice skaters that were banned from men’s single competition turning their world upside down, however, there is a way they can resurrect their careers, but the former rivals must work together as a pair team. Filled with sarcastic jokes, this movie reveals an amusing narrative that deals with sport, competition and friendship.

IMDb: 6.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 68% Audience Score

Eurovision (2020)

Ja Ja Ding Dong!

This Netflix original caught the attention of the viewers with delightful songs and funny sequences performed by Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams.

The movie presents the audience not only with a surprisingly catchy soundtrack but also mixes the right amount of romantic comedy and musical pieces.

Besides being another pleasant comedy, this film is also highly entertaining and recommended for all fans of Ferrell’s work.

IMDb: 6.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 77% Audience Score

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