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Good Will Hunting

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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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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 06/16/2022
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. Go to Full Review Roxana Hadadi RogerEbert.com 06/05/2020
Good Will Hunting is lyrically directed, efficiently written, side-splittingly funny, quietly devastating. Go to Full Review Mike Clark USA Today 01/09/2018
3.5/4
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. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 12/09/2023
4/4
...a predominantly engrossing drama that benefits from its compelling narrative and superb performances... Go to Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) 03/13/2023
Adding moments of erudition and salty wit to a feelgood tale proves to be a winning formula. Go to Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) 01/19/2023
A
A terrifically warm, tender and entertaining story... In significant ways, the "Rocky" of the '90s. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gail Jan 30 Exceptional acting and poignant moments throughout See more Andrew B 3d One of my favorite movies of all time and in the top 5 best Boston/massachusetts based movies ever. See more Max S. @fatburrito 5d Must watch. Excellent acting — beautifully romantic, sad, and inspiring. See more Scott A. 5d It’s a fulfillment of joy through cinema. How do you like them apples? lol. See more Michael S 6d The plot development, the cast, the script, and the chemistry between Matt Damon and Robin Williams are all top notch. Two well-deserved thumbs up. See more Maja K @nanemi Nov 30 Robin Williams is just WOW See more Read all reviews
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Gus Van Sant

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Matt Damon

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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