Good Will Hunting
"Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them."
Originally released in 1997. Good Will Hunting is a drama film. directed by Gus Van Sant. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, and Ben Affleck
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (13,408 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$225.9M
22.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $225,900,000
Production Companies
- Lawrence Bender Productions
- Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good Will Hunting about?
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...
Who directed Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting was directed by Gus Van Sant.
How long is Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Good Will Hunting released?
Good Will Hunting was released on December 5, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Good Will Hunting?
The main cast of Good Will Hunting includes Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, Minnie Driver.
Is Good Will Hunting worth watching?
Good Will Hunting has a user rating of 8.2/10 based on 13,408 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.