Good Will Hunting (1997)

12/05/1997 (US) • 2h 7m

Drama

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

Overview

Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.

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

thoughtful

college professor

reflective

prodigy

math genius

loving

inspirational

foster kid

fear of change

witty

abused as a child

massachusetts institute of technology (mit)

math professor

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