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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 Jun 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 Jun 5, 2020
Good Will Hunting is lyrically directed, efficiently written, side-splittingly funny, quietly devastating. Go to Full Review Mike Clark USA Today Jan 9, 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 Dec 9, 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) Mar 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) Jan 19, 2023
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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, 2025 Exceptional acting and poignant moments throughout See more Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 Sep 15, 2026 It's been a long road for Matt Damon. He got famous playing a genius, Will Hunting, but lately he was seen playing a useless, brainless, self-hating zombie hero, Odysseus (2026). Personally, I prefer Boston Matt. This movie has a career high performance from Robin Williams, who deservedly won an Oscar. These days I tend to skip over the sexual humour in the movie, which is juvenile, though I admit it fits with the characters. One of the best movies of its era. I don't know if Matt and Ben have penned any more movies, but perhaps they ought to? See more Ben T @RT75529120 Sep 4, 2026 Good Will Hunting perfectly shows what great writing combined with great acting can accomplish. The plot revolves around Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon, Chuckie Sullivan, played by Ben Affleck, and Sean Maguire, played by Robin Williams. The film realistically showcases the journey of finding yourself, facing your fears, and reaching your true potential. With the help of Matt Damon and Robin Williams, the movie does an excellent job of showing how deep trauma can go and how difficult it can be to overcome it. The way the movie portrays Will’s trauma and his growth, with Sean’s help as he transitions from being Will’s therapist to becoming his mentor, only works because of Robin Williams’s incredible performance. This movie is the encapsulation of what makes a truly great film. See more Cinema S @cinema_sensei Aug 31, 2026 I revisit this every few years, and it hits with the exact same emotional force every time. The dialogue feels so sharp, natural, and remarkably human without ever feeling like a movie script. Robin Williams gives a career-best, tender performance that grounds the entire story, and Matt Damon brings such a perfect mix of defensive arrogance and hidden trauma. It's warm, deeply moving, and just genuinely brilliant cinema. See more Jeff R @rjr545 Aug 30, 2026 The cast had amazing chemistry! See more Zachary F @RT12934501 Aug 23, 2026 very good and compelling story full of emotions 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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