12/05/1997 (US) • 2h 7m
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.
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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