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Good Will Hunting

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2 hr. 6 min.

Drama

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97%

91 Reviews

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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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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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Mike B

Matt Damon's best performance in a movie ever. Robin Williams was brilliant in this too, as expected.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Finn W

My favorite movie of all time. Nothing short of perfection

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Josh C

I am happy to say when someone asks me what my favorite movie is, this instantly pops in my head as a choice

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Tijs v

Great acting from Matt Damon and Robin Williams in a movie with an interesting story and some funny humour.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Antoine T

A good movie movies about therapy, and kindness. The story is predictable and the acting is just fine. Hopefully, the movie is elevated by the charisma of the main cast, as well as the positive message it sends. It also feels nice to revisit the 90's atmosphere: haircuts, cars, clothing ...

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Quintin T

It is a must watch. It challenges how people perceive life as a whole and what's valuable in it. Some morals of the film are applicable to every day Life, literally changing the way you think. The empathy you grow to feel for several characters in the film is astounding the way you see both sides of an argument and evaluate it for yourself. This film is emotional, dramatic and stimulating with a hint of humour.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Gus Van Sant

Director

Matt Damon

Will Hunting

Robin Williams

Sean Maguire

Ben Affleck

Chuckie Sullivan

Minnie Driver

Skylar

Stellan Skarsgård

Gerald Lambeau

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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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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
Executive Producer: Su Armstrong, Jonathan Gordon, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Scott Mosier, Kevin Smith
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
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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