September 27, 2024
Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
Released
September 27, 2024
Director
Josh Greenbaum
Cast
Will Ferrell, and Harper Steele
Directed by Josh Greenbaum, rated R, released September 27, 2024. Will Ferrell and Harper Steele take a cross-country road trip after Harper comes out as a trans woman — testing what lifelong friendship really requires.
Starring Will Ferrell, and Harper Steele.
Curiosity over certainty. Showing up imperfectly, apologizing, listening — allyship and friendship as lifelong learning, not a performance.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—99% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 95% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.7/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Curiosity over certainty. Showing up imperfectly, apologizing, listening — allyship and friendship as lifelong learning, not a performance.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★★ (4/4). Family content -2 — extreme caution for older teens and adults. Advisories often include stronger violence, language, or adult themes; extreme caution is flagged for older teens and adults rather than young children.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 99% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (95%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.7/10, reflecting strong broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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