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Good Will Hunting (1997)

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

8.2/10 · 14,376 votes 2h 7m r Drama

#4 of 113 films from 1997 #80 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Gus Van Sant · Written by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck

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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.

Cast

Matt Damonas Will Hunting
Robin Williamsas Sean Maguire
Ben Affleckas Chuckie Sullivan
Stellan Skarsgårdas Gerald Lambeau
Minnie Driveras Skylar
Casey Affleckas Morgan O'Mally
Cole Hauseras Billy McBride
Vik Sahayas MIT Student
John Mightonas Tom
Rachel Majorowskias Krystyn
Colleen McCauleyas Cathy
Matt Mercieras Barbershop Quartet #1
Ralph St. Georgeas Barbershop Quartet #2
Rob Lyndsas Barbershop Quartet #3

Facts

Release dateDecember 5, 1997
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) — longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$225,933,435 (22.6× budget)
IMDbtt0119217

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Questions

How long is Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Good Will Hunting worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.2/10 across 14,376 votes, which places it #4 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 97%) and #80 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting was directed by Gus Van Sant. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Milk (2008), Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Finding Forrester (2000).
Who stars in Good Will Hunting?
Matt Damon as Will Hunting; Robin Williams as Sean Maguire; Ben Affleck as Chuckie Sullivan; Stellan Skarsgård as Gerald Lambeau; Minnie Driver as Skylar; Casey Affleck as Morgan O'Mally.
What is Good Will Hunting rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Good Will Hunting?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/15606.

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