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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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Good Will Hunting | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 Full Review Good Will Hunting | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Roxana Hadadi RogerEbert.com Good Will Hunting is lyrically directed, efficiently written, side-splittingly funny, quietly devastating. Jun 5, 2020 Full Review Good Will Hunting | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review Good Will Hunting | Rotten Tomatoes (4) David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a predominantly engrossing drama that benefits from its compelling narrative and superb performances... Rated: 4/4 Dec 9, 2023 Full Review Good Will Hunting | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review Good Will Hunting | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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carson r What a movie. To this day is still one of the most deep and in depth movies ever made. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/24 Full Review Griffith J A beautiful look at life, love, & purpose. Some of the most moving dialogue that is grounded by genuine acting. The themes of healing, fear of failure, & potential to overcome hardship are highly emotional. Simple & meaningful. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Niklas L Although the movie features a pretty stereotypical (and in my opinion laughable) portrayal of Will "the genius", I can totally forgive that, because I do not consider it a central theme in the movie. Rather, the relationships of Will are the most important part of the movie. He is deepy traumatized. Therefore, he is afraid to make new connections that challenge him or to seek out new opportunities, staying in his comfort zone. Wills therapist Sean realizes this quickly, and he is the only one to do so. Wills girlfirend Skylar does not, and challenges him to seek out new opportunities, which leads to the two breaking up. However, with the help from his friends and his therapist, Will realizes that there is no reason not to explore opportunities, and that he must not be afraid to do so. The movie ends on Will venturing out into the world to reconnect with Skylar. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Fabrícia F Um drama sobre autoconhecimento, perdão, talento, dom e generosidade. Fiquei maravilhada com essa experiência. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Dr G S In a few years it will be 30 years since this movies release. I was 11yo when I saw this, luckily my brother left the VHS Rental on the video cabinet. Grateful I got to watch it. Spending 30 years studying to get to where I'm at now not by a gift but by sheer hard work. The scene for me that drove me to ignore my critics was ''i'd do anything to have what you've got'' - that scene when Chuckie tells Will he owes it to them to make it in life with the gift. After 2 decades away from my family I finally return home at the pinnacle of my career ready to open my own practice. Movies made impacts in peoples lives back then. RIP Robin Williams. May we all remember our childhood and live with happiness. Love to all. Thanks for reading. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/24 Full Review Taznim J One of my favorite movies of all time. S tier! It will question you what type of life even YOU want to live. We all gotta choose wisely. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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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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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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