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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 01/30/2025 Exceptional acting and poignant moments throughout See more Frankenweenie C 3h Really awesome sauce. Would defo recommend See more Rohit R 1d Beautiful writing = Beautiful movie. See more Michaela T @michaela02 Jan 23 This wasn't at all what I had expected, yet I still loved it. Robin Williams didn't disappoint, and Matt Damon's acting was spectacular as well. The script was beautifully written, and combined with Robin Williams' acting, you get a true masterpiece. See more j15j15j15 j @J15cTell Jan 20 저는 능력과 재능은 안되지만, 그래서 급여도 나쁘지만, 그래도 자신에게 부정적 영향이 없고 자신 뿐만이 아니라 타인에게도 도움을 줄 수 있는 선택이 좋다는 생각을 가지고 있습니다. 여하튼 인생은 자신의 것이라 생각하며 선택은 타인의 조언은 허락되지만, 이해득실에 의한 타인의 부당한 간섭없이, 자신의 기준에 의해 이루어져야 한다는 생각도 하게 됩니다. 따라서 고문·공갈·협박·겁박·회유·기만·모욕·인신공격과 조작은 증거가 될 수 없을 뿐만 아니라 모든 형태의 폭력은 범죄로 규정되어야 하며, 더 나은 사회를 위해서 억압적 권력 남용과 사회의 부조리에 대해서 밝히고 이야기하며 고민하고 개선해나가는 것은 우리가 추구해야 할 정의 중 하나라고 생각합니다. 전화나 편지해주셔서 그리고 누추한 저의 집에도 방문해셔서 감사드립니다. 잘 부탁드립니다. https://band.us/band/94448399/post/22 @}>--->>* See more Michael J. @MilesJoesph069 Jan 17 I’m beginning to Think Matt Damon and Robin Williams are Good actors. 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

Skylar

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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