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This list of the best Will Ferrell movies is ranked best to worst and includes movie trailers when available. Whether he is playing a scotch-drinking news anchor or a holiday loving elf, Will Ferrell is always hilarious. The order of this Will Ferrell movies list is decided by how many votes each film receives, so only his most highly rated movies will be at the top of the list.
This list answers the questions, "what are the best Will Ferrell movies?" and "what are the greatest Will Ferrell roles of all time?" Famous films like Step Brothers, Old School and the cult classic Men Seeking Women can all be found this Will Ferrell filmography, but it's up to fans like you to decide upon the best, which in Will Ferrell's case, are usually his funniest movies. If you think the best Will Ferrell role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one.
If you are a fan of Will Ferrell's character-driven comedies, you might also enjoy our list of the best Ben Stiller movies and best John C. Reilly movies.
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1,025292Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Christina Applegate, Will FerrellReleased: 2004
Directed by: Adam McKay
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, or simply Anchorman, is a 2004 comedy film directed by... more on Wikipedia
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1,217326Step Brothers
Will Ferrell, Seth RogenReleased: 2008
Directed by: Adam McKay
Step Brothers is a 2008 American buddy slapstick comedy film starring Will Ferrell and John C.... more on Wikipedia3
958269Elf
Zooey Deschanel, Will FerrellReleased: 2003
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Elf is a 2003 American Christmas comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and written by David... more on Wikipedia4
960270Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Will Ferrell, John C. ReillyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Adam McKay
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 American sports comedy film directed by... more on Wikipedia5
764215Old School
Elisha Cuthbert, Snoop DoggReleased: 2003
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Old School is a 2003 American comedy film released by DreamWorks Pictures and The Montecito... more on Wikipedia6
709222The Other Guys
Eva Mendes, Dwayne JohnsonReleased: 2010
Directed by: Adam McKay
The Other Guys is a 2010 action comedy film directed and co-written by Adam McKay, starring... more on Wikipedia7
592202Wedding Crashers
Owen Wilson, Vince VaughnReleased: 2005
Directed by: David Dobkin
Wedding Crashers is a 2005 American comedy film directed by David Dobkin. John Beckwith (Owen... more on Wikipedia8
600282Blades of Glory
Amy Poehler, Will FerrellReleased: 2007
Directed by: Will Speck, Josh Gordon
Blades of Glory is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, and... more on Wikipedia9
450200Semi-Pro
Will Ferrell, Kristen WiigReleased: 2008
Directed by: Kent Alterman
Semi-Pro is a 2008 American sports comedy film from New Line Cinema. The film was directed by... more on Wikipedia10
482245Zoolander
Natalie Portman, Paris HiltonReleased: 2001
Directed by: Ben Stiller
Zoolander is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and, starring Stiller and... more on Wikipedia11
23368Daddy's Home
Will Ferrell, Mark WahlbergDirected by: Sean Anders
Daddy's Home is a 2015 American comedy film directed by Sean Anders and written by Brian... more on Wikipedia12
315155Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Elizabeth Hurley, Will FerrellReleased: 1997
Directed by: Jay Roach
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a 1997 American action comedy film and the... more on Wikipedia13
425226Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Kanye West, Will SmithReleased: 2013
Directed by: Adam McKay
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is a 2013 American comedy film directed by Adam McKay, and... more on Wikipedia14
436196The Campaign
Will Ferrell, John GoodmanReleased: 2012
Directed by: Jay Roach
The Campaign is a 2012 American political satire comedy film directed by Jay Roach. An... more on Wikipedia15
20886Get Hard
Alison Brie, Will FerrellReleased: 2015
Directed by: Etan Cohen
Get Hard is an American comedy film directed by Etan Cohen and written by Etan Cohen, Jay... more on Wikipedia16
293151Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Elizabeth Hurley, Heather GrahamReleased: 1999
Directed by: Jay Roach
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is a 1999 action comedy film and the second film in the... more on Wikipedia17
323173MegaMind
Brad Pitt, Tina FeyReleased: 2010
Directed by: Tom McGrath
Megamind is a 2010 American 3D computer-animated superhero comedy film directed by Tom... more on Wikipedia18
15359The Lego Movie
Chris Pratt, Will FerrellReleased: 2014
Directed by: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
The Lego Movie is a 2014 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Phil Lord and... more on Wikipedia19
342246A Night at the Roxbury
Eva Mendes, Will FerrellReleased: 1998
Directed by: Amy Heckerling, John Fortenberry
A Night at the Roxbury is a 1998 American comedy film based on a recurring skit on... more on Wikipedia20
288168Stranger than Fiction
Will Ferrell, Dustin HoffmanReleased: 2006
Directed by: Marc Forster
Stranger than Fiction is a 2006 American comedy-drama-fantasy film directed by Marc Forster,... more on Wikipedia21
302200Land of the Lost
Will Ferrell, Leonard NimoyReleased: 2009
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Land of the Lost is a 2009 American adventure science fiction comedy film directed by Brad... more on Wikipedia22
225169Starsky & Hutch
Snoop Dogg, Carmen ElectraReleased: 2004
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Starsky & Hutch is a 2004 American action comedy film directed by Todd Phillips. The film... more on Wikipedia23
313212Kicking & Screaming
Will Ferrell, Robert DuvallReleased: 2005
Directed by: Jesse Dylan
Kicking & Screaming is a 2005 American comedy film directed by Jesse Dylan starring Will... more on Wikipedia24
10539Daddy's Home 2
Will Ferrell, Mark WahlbergReleased: 2017
Directed by: Sean Anders
Daddy's Home 2 is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Sean Anders. Father Dusty (Mark... more on Wikipedia25
174146Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Ben Affleck, Matt DamonReleased: 2001
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a 2001 American comedy film directed, written by, and... more on Wikipedia
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