Will Ferrell’s Most Underrated Movie Is Finally Streaming

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As a die-hard fan of Will Ferrell’s comedies, I can’t help but associate him with timelessly funny films like “Anchorman,” “Elf,” “Step Brothers,” and “Talladega Nights.” These movies have undoubtedly set the bar high for comedy in recent times. However, they might not fully demonstrate Ferrell’s versatility as an actor. There was one film from that period, though, that offered him a chance to deliver a more nuanced performance, and it turned out to be one of his least recognized masterpieces.

Originally premiered in 2006, “Stranger Than Fiction” is a unique blend of drama and comedy that revolves around an auditor who mysteriously starts hearing an author narrating his daily life. This film shares similarities with “The Truman Show,” but it showcases one of Will Ferrell’s finest, most multidimensional performances throughout his career. With its recent increase in streaming availability, it is now more accessible than ever, potentially reaching a wider audience.

Although not as easily accessible as some of Ferrell’s larger movies, the film “Stranger Than Fiction” recently joined Peacock’s streaming collection. This addition now provides many film enthusiasts who may have previously missed the movie with an excellent opportunity to watch it for the first time.

Coming Soon to Peacock

Among the numerous films added to Peacock in April, “Stranger Than Fiction” is one such title. However, there’s an abundance of more movies set to join the platform in the coming month. Here’s a rundown of all the titles arriving on Peacock on May 1st.

Movies such as “47 Ronin,” “99 Homes,” “The Amazing Spider-Man,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” “Backtrace,” “Belly,” “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” “Billy Madison,” “Bleeding Steel,” “Blended,” “Braven,” “Bridesmaids,” “Buffaloed,” “Carol,” “The Change-Up,” “Chinese Zodiac,” “The Courier,” “Despicable Me 3,” “The Expendables,” “The Expendables 2,” “The Expendables 3,” “Georgia Rule,” “Get Out,” “Glass,” “Grown Ups,” “Grown Ups 2,” “Happily N’ever After 2: Show White,” “Here Comes The Boom,” “The Hunt,” “Jet Li’s Fearless,” “Judge Dredd,” “Kindergarten Cop,” “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” “Knocked Up,” “The Last Stand,” “Legally Blonde,” “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde,” “Letters From Iwo Jima,” “Life of Pi,” “Man Up,” “Memoirs of a Geisha,” “Minions,” “My Cousin Vinny,” “Neighbors,” “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” “The Notebook,” “Now You See Me,” “Now You See Me 2,” “Paul Blart Mall Cop,” “Paul Blart Mall Cop 2,” “Pixels,” “Public Enemies,” “Requiem For a Dream,” “Rough Night,” “The Rundown,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Schindler’s List,” “The Secret of Roan Inish,” “Seventh Son,” “Snitch,” “Snow Falling on Cedars,” “Split,” “The Town,” “Tyler Perry’s Boo 2: A Madea Halloween,” “Warcraft,” “The Warrior Queen Of Jhansi,” “The Wedding Singer,” “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,” and “Zookeeper” are all films that you may find interesting.

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2025-04-30 00:10