Good Will Hunting (1997)

Good Will Hunting (1997)
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck co-scripted and star in this drama, set in Boston and Cambridge, about rebellious 20-year-old MIT janitor Will Hunting (Damon), gifted with a photographic memory, who hangs out with his South Boston bar buddies, his best friend Chuckie (Affleck), and his affluent British girlfriend Skylar (Minnie Driver). After MIT professor Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard) stumps students with a challenging math formula on a hallway blackboard, Will anonymously leaves the correct solution, prompting Lambeau to track the elusive young genius. As Will's problems with the police escalate, Lambeau offers an out, but with two conditions -- visits to a therapist and weekly math sessions. Will agrees to the latter but refuses to cooperate with a succession of therapists. Lambeau then contacts his former classmate, therapist Sean McGuire (Robin Williams), an instructor at Bunker Hill Community College. Both are equally stubborn, but Will is finally forced to deal with both his past and his future. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Starring:
Matt DamonRobin Williams, (more)
Director(s):
Gus Van Sant
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Good Will Hunting

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck co-scripted and star in this drama, set in Boston and Cambridge, about rebellious 20-year-old MIT janitor Will Hunting (Damon), gifted with a photographic memory, who hangs out with his South Boston bar buddies, his best friend Chuckie (Affleck), and his affluent British girlfriend Skylar (Minnie Driver). After MIT professor Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard) stumps students with a challenging math formula on a hallway blackboard, Will anonymously leaves the correct solution, prompting Lambeau to track the elusive young genius. As Will's problems with the police escalate, Lambeau offers an out, but with two conditions -- visits to a therapist and weekly math sessions. Will agrees to the latter but refuses to cooperate with a succession of therapists. Lambeau then contacts his former classmate, therapist Sean McGuire (Robin Williams), an instructor at Bunker Hill Community College. Both are equally stubborn, but Will is finally forced to deal with both his past and his future. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

Complete Cast of Good Will Hunting


Director(s):
Gus Van Sant
Writer(s):
Matt DamonBen Affleck
Producer(s):
Lawrence Bender
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Profanity, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Watch With Your Teen)
Good Will Hunting Awards:
  • 1998 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Outstanding Individual Performance
  • 1997 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Original Screenplay
  • 1997 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Breakthrough Performer
  • 1997 - Broadcast Film Critics Association - Best Original Screenplay
  • 1997 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Screenplay
  • 1997 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Screenplay
  • 1997 - National Board of Review - Special Achievement
  • 1997 - National Board of Review - Special Achievement
  • 1997 - Screen Actors Guild - Best Supporting Actor
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Henry H.

Good to see a young Matt Damon show the acting talent that his later film bear out. Ben Affleck is surprisingly good as well. This is a good motivational movie that will touch hearts and reminds us all that people are fragile and are not as they often appear. Overall a good movie if you're in the mood for heart-warming tale of redemption.

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Cody K.

this is the best movie ever. i love everything about it..well i guess i don't love minnie...but everything else is great. i can watch it over and over, with or without commentary on! i think matt damon is a genius and that it was done so well.

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Stephanie H.

It was a requirement for a phychology class i was taking but i really enjoyed the movie!

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