Good Will Hunting

R

Released Jan 9, 1998

2h 6m

Drama

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91 Reviews

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250,000+ Ratings

Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard), who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency for him if he will get treatment from therapist Sean Maguire (Robin Williams).

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Critics Consensus

It follows a predictable narrative arc, but Good Will Hunting adds enough quirks to the journey -- and is loaded with enough powerful performances -- that it remains an entertaining, emotionally rich drama.

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Bill Boisvert

Chicago Reader

The problem becomes more glaring when movies portray geniuses, characters who not only think constantly but think thoughts that are incomprehensible to the rest of us.

Jun 16, 2022

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Roxana Hadadi

RogerEbert.com

Good Will Hunting is lyrically directed, efficiently written, side-splittingly funny, quietly devastating.

Jun 5, 2020

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Mike Clark

USA Today

The headline story from this slice of honestly earned sentiment is Matt Damon, who delivers the year's No. 1 breakthrough performance directly atop his agreeable high-profile turn in John Grisham's The Rainmaker.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 9, 2018

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a predominantly engrossing drama that benefits from its compelling narrative and superb performances...

Rated: 4/4

Dec 9, 2023

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

Adding moments of erudition and salty wit to a feelgood tale proves to be a winning formula.

Mar 13, 2023

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

A terrifically warm, tender and entertaining story... In significant ways, the "Rocky" of the '90s.

Rated: A

Jan 19, 2023

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Kurt E

Simply a great movie. Amazing script supported by wonderful acting. The soundtrack enhances perfectly the powerful emotions the movie invokes. This is one of just a few movies I can watch multiple times and enjoy it as much as the first time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Chade B

Very good movie and uplifting

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Ewan D

It is a beautiful movie, that's just it. Go watch it. The soundtrack for this movie is majestic and gives off main character vibes lol. Respect to Damon and Affleck because they wrote a masterpiece script here, the featuring of Robin Williams perfects the movie because he sells the character with pure emotion. Will Hunting is such a complex character as you would expect and Damon brought him to life. Affleck's character as well is complex, out of nowhere towards the end you see such depth to his emotion. I feel like the actors throughout the movie just played there roles with heart, they free styled it at times, they put everything they had, they made it great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/24

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Alex F

Without a doubt one of my favourite films ever made. It is very deep and has a very relatable lead character. The depth and emotion that has been put into this film is unmatched. If there's one film you need to see, it's this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/24

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Kauã M

An exciting film from start to finish, certainly the captivating characters and incredible actors behind them contributed greatly to the quality of the film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Kloud Kingdom P

very good. check your warnings before watching, but if you can handle it, it’s incredibly good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/24

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Will Hunting

Robin Williams

Sean Maguire

Ben Affleck

Chuckie Sullivan

Minnie Driver

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Stellan Skarsgård

Gerald Lambeau

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Synopsis

Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard), who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency for him if he will get treatment from therapist Sean Maguire (Robin Williams).

Director: Gus Van Sant
Producer: Lawrence Bender
Screenwriter: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax Films, Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership, Lawrence Bender Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 9, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $138.3M
Runtime: 2h 6m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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