The Best Will Ferrell Movies Of All Time
Over 3,900 movie fans have come together to shape these rankings of the best Will Ferrell movies. From his classic roles as Ron Burgundy in Anchorman and Buddy the Elf in Elf, to hilarious more recent performances like Brad Whitaker in Daddy's Home 1 & 2 and Frank “The Tank” Richard in Old School, there are plenty of iconic characters that make up our list.
Ferrell is known for producing some of the funniest films ever made, with an impressive array of co-stars such as Steve Carell, John C Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Wahlberg joining him onscreen along the way. His brand of physical comedy is often hit or miss but when it works it really resonates with audiences worldwide. Whether its a riotous holiday film like Spirited or an outrageous college romp like Step Brothers you can be sure that Will Ferrell will deliver big laughs every time.
From record store owners to race car drivers - whatever role he plays - Will Ferrell has become one of modern cinema’s most recognizable faces. Vote up your favorites from this list and help us discover which movie featuring this comedic genius reigns supreme.
- 1Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Adam McKay
Character: Brennan Huff
Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) have one thing in common: they are both lazy, unemployed leeches who still live with their parents. When Brennan's mother and Dale's ...more - 2Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Adam McKay
Character: Ron Burgundy
Hotshot television anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) welcomes upstart reporter Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate) into the male-dominated world of 1970s broadcast news -- that is, until ...more - 3Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Adam McKay
Character: Ricky Bobby
NASCAR superstar Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) is at the top of his game; adored by fans, a trophy wife by his side, and incredible wealth. But Ricky loses it all when French Formula One champion Jean ...more - 4Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart
- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Jon Favreau
Character: William "Buddy" Hobbs
Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy ...more - 5Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn
- 6Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes
- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Adam McKay
Character: Detective Allen Gamble
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) garner no headlines as they work day to day. Gamble relishes his job as a ...more
