Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them.
Plot Summary
Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT, has a gift for mathematics which is discovered, and a psychologist tries to help him with his gift and the rest of his life.
Run Time
126 min
Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Rating Details
Rated R for strong language, including some sex-related dialogue.
Genre
Drama
Language
English
Keyword
Janitor, Genius, Friend, Professor, Jail
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Colour
Color
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Coming-of-Age, Romantic Drama, Psychological Drama
Themes
Haunted By the Past, Underdogs, Class Differences, Child Prodigies, Mentors, Therapy, College Life, Redemption
Good Will Hunting is a 1997 drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Stellan Skarsgård. Written by Affleck and Damon, and with Damon in the title role, the film follows 20-year old South Boston laborer Will Hunting, a genius who is forced to see a therapist—played by Williams—and study advanced mathematics with a renowned professor—played by Skarsgård—in order to avoid jail time. Through his therapy sessions, Will reevaluates his relationships with his best friend—played by Affleck—and his girlfriend—played by Driver—while confronting his emotional issues and making decisions about his future.
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