The Best Will Arnett Movies

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List of the best Will Arnett movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Will Arnett's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Will Arnett movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Will Arnett movies will be at the top of the list. Will Arnett has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Will Arnett movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Will Arnett films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Will Arnett role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Will Arnett performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

List films include Ed's Next Move, Girl Missing and more.

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If you're a fan of Will Arnett, then check out our lists of the best Russell Brand and Adam Sandler movies as well.

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  • Arrested Development
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    Arrested Development

    Liza Minnelli, Portia de Rossi, Jason Bateman
    27 votes
    • Directed by: Mitchell Hurwitz
  • Ratatouille
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    Ratatouille

    Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano
    15 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Brad Bird
    In the animated movie Ratatouille, Remy (voiced by Patton Oswalt), a rat with an exceptional palate, dreams of becoming a chef. Living in Paris, he stumbles upon Gusteau's restaurant and forms an unlikely alliance with Linguini (Lou Romano), a clumsy garbage boy. Together, they defy societal norms and culinary traditions to serve up delectable dishes that challenge the status quo. Directed by Brad Bird, this Pixar production is an Oscar-winning blend of comedy and adventure that explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the joy of cooking.

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  • Blades of Glory
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    Blades of Glory

    Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Will Arnett
    19 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Will Speck, Josh Gordon
    In the comedy film Blades of Glory, two rival Olympic ice skaters, Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder), are banned from the sport after their feud escalates into an outrageous public brawl. However, they discover a loophole in the rules that allows them to compete again - but only as a pair. Despite their deep-seated animosity, they team up to reclaim their lost glory. The movie weaves humor and sportsmanship into a unique narrative about unlikely alliances and redemption.

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  • Despicable Me
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    Despicable Me

    Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand
    17 votes
    • Released: 2010
    • Directed by: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
    In the animated comedy Despicable Me, the life of Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), a world-renowned supervillain, takes an unexpected turn. Known for his grandiose plans to steal the moon, Gru's notorious reputation is threatened by Vector (Jason Segel), a young and ambitious rival. Meanwhile, Gru adopts three orphaned girls - Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Elsie Fisher) - in a scheme to outwit Vector but finds himself entangled in the unpredictability of parenthood. The film, filled with hilarious minions and high-stakes heists, won the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie.

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  • Semi-Pro
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    Semi-Pro

    Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André Benjamin
    11 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Kent Alterman
    In 1976, singer Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell) uses the profits from his only hit single to fulfill a longtime dream of owning a basketball team. His team, the Flint Michigan Tropics, is the worst team in the league, and what's more, the franchise may fold when the ABA and NBA announce plans to merge. It's up to Jackie and the Tropics to turn their game around and slam-dunk their chance for survival.

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  • Let's Go to Prison
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    Let's Go to Prison

    Dax Shepard, Will Arnett, Chi McBride
    12 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Bob Odenkirk
    Career criminal John Lyshitski (Dax Shepard) wants revenge on the now-dead judge who put him away. He gets a prime opportunity when the judge's son (Will Arnett), though innocent of a crime, is convicted and sent to jail. John immediately has himself thrown back in the clink to become Nelson's cellmate and make sure he gets the full prison experience.

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