Good Will Hunting (1997)

12/05/1997 (US) • 2h 7m

Drama

Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them.

Overview

Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-level math problems, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau, 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 gets court-ordered therapy. Eventually, therapist Dr. Sean Maguire helps Will confront the demons that are holding him back.

Top Billed Cast

Matt Damon

Will Hunting

Robin Williams

Sean Maguire

Ben Affleck

Chuckie Sullivan

Stellan Skarsgård

Gerald Lambeau

Casey Affleck

Morgan O'Mally

Cole Hauser

Billy McBride

Vik Sahay

MIT Student


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$10,000,000.00

Revenue

$225,900,000.00

Keywords

boston, massachusetts

mathematics

genius

male friendship

flashback

psychologist

janitor

dating

courtroom

group of friends

southie

college professor

prodigy

math genius

foster kid

fear of change

abused as a child

massachusetts institute of technology (mit)

math professor

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