Will Ferrell’s 5 Best Comedy Movies From The Past Decade

Will Ferrell is one of the funniest actors in Hollywood, with an incredible list of hit comedies under his belt, which he has continued to add to over the last decade. Will Ferrell got his start in 1995, when he appeared in a handful of TV roles, and joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. Evidently, SNL was a fertile breeding ground for the comedian to hone his skills, and to move on to bigger opportunities as an actor. This led to Ferrell playing a notable part in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, where he played Mustafa.

Since then, Ferrell has grown to become a household name, leading major films in Hollywood, and playing numerous iconic characters, from Buddy the Elf, to Ron Burgundy. While some of his biggest hit movies came in the 2000s, Ferrell continues to deliver outstanding comedy films, though not all of his latest hits have managed to soar quite as high as his earlier breakthrough roles. Yet, Ferrell continues to create great comedic characters, and deliver outstanding work.

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Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Year Of Release: 2020

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Netflix is known for funding and producing a wide range of projects, and in 2020, it released one of the wackiest endeavors yet with Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. The movie revolves around the popular song competition based in Europe, and features Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams as the chosen competitors for Iceland. The movie is silly and full of corny humor, but for anyone who knows the Eurovision Song Contest, that is perfect.

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Will Ferrell does a fantastic job, and his signature humor is a driving force in the film. The movie also dips into more serious moments, but overall, it’s a lighthearted, outrageous romp. And one of Will Ferrell’s best recent performances as a leading man who holds his own with the enchanting McAdams, and other major talent like Pierce Brosnan and Dan Stevens.

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Daddy’s Home

Year Of Release: 2015

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Daddy’s Home is a hilarious film starring Ferrell alongside Mark Wahlberg and Linda Cardellini. Ferrell plays Brad Whitaker, a loving husband and step-father who cares for his family. And his ultimate dream is to have the kids feel comfortable enough to call him dad. However, when their biological father shows up, it throws a spanner in the works for Brad.

The film is hilarious, and it performed well enough to warrant a sequel with all the stars returning. Ferrell plays a mild-mannered sweet man perfectly, and contrasting him with Wahlberg’s bad boy provides a lot of laugh-out-loud moments. If anything, this series of films is worth expanding even further.

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The Lego Movie 2

Year Of Release: 2019

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Ferrell has also played a role in some hit animated films over the last decade. Originally starring as the primary antagonist in The Lego Movie, Ferrell returns in The Lego Movie 2 where he plays both The Man Upstairs, and President Business. While his role is considerably reduced in the sequel, Ferrell still adds his own brand of comedy, and creates a compelling character with just his voice.

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President Business is a wonderful part of the series, and without Ferrell’s talents and distinctive tones, the part could have faded into nothing. However, with Ferrell in place, the role manages to leave a lasting impression, despite the brevity. And it once again shows how versatile Ferrell is as a performer.

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Spirited

Year Of Release: 2022

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Spirited came out during the Holiday Season of 2022 on Apple TV+, and thanks to Ferrell’s comedy pairing with Ryan Reynolds, it stands out as an instant classic. The movie is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with Reynolds tackling the role of a Scrooge-type character named Clint Briggs. With the aid of several ghosts and visions, Clint has his eyes opened to the spirit of Christmas.

Ferrell has grown to become a household name, leading major films in Hollywood, and playing numerous iconic characters, from Buddy the Elf, to Ron Burgundy.

Ferrell plays the role of Christmas Present, a magical character who works hard to help Clint see the error of his ways. The film, the music, the dancing and the comedy all add up to make this spectacular film a hit. Ferrell’s chemistry with Reynolds is also impeccable, with the duo creating an unbeatable comedy pair.

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Barbie

Year Of Release: 2023

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Finally, last, but certainly not least, Ferrell also had the opportunity to play a significant role in one of the biggest movies of 2023, Barbie. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, broke new ground for adapted movies about popular IPs, and with a star-studded cast including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and many more, it proved a huge hit. And amidst the chaos of the movie, Ferrell plays the role of a Mattel CEO.

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This part was largely designed to just add another layer of comedy to the action, and with Ferrell tackling the character, it was a great addition. The CEO and his Board of Execs add a wonderful tension, and an air of utter cluelessness that Ferrell captured perfectly. And ultimately, it stands out as yet another hit comedy film from Will Ferrell to come out of the last 10 years.