1997 Best Picture

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Good Will Hunting

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

1997

127 min

Rated R

8.3IMDB

71Metacritic

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Director

Gus Van Sant

Cast

Matt DamonRobin WilliamsBen AffleckStellan SkarsgårdMinnie DriverCasey AffleckCole HauserVik Sahay

Community Stats

Total Ratings1

Average Rating7.0

Seen It1

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Keywords

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