Good Will Hunting

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Good Will Hunting

R

1998

2h 6m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Bill Boisvert

Chicago Reader

06/16/2022

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.

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Roxana Hadadi

RogerEbert.com

06/05/2020

Good Will Hunting is lyrically directed, efficiently written, side-splittingly funny, quietly devastating.

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Mike Clark

USA Today

01/09/2018

3.5/4

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.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

12/09/2023

4/4

...a predominantly engrossing drama that benefits from its compelling narrative and superb performances...

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

03/13/2023

Adding moments of erudition and salty wit to a feelgood tale proves to be a winning formula.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

01/19/2023

A

A terrifically warm, tender and entertaining story... In significant ways, the "Rocky" of the '90s.

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Gail

Jan 30

Exceptional acting and poignant moments throughout

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Michaela T

@michaela02 5d

This wasn't at all what I had expected, yet I still loved it. Robin Williams didn't disappoint, and Matt Damon's acting was spectacular as well. The script was beautifully written, and combined with Robin Williams' acting, you get a true masterpiece.

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@J15cTell Jan 20

저는 능력과 재능은 안되지만, 그래서 급여도 나쁘지만, 그래도 자신에게 부정적 영향이 없고 자신 뿐만이 아니라 타인에게도 도움을 줄 수 있는 선택이 좋다는 생각을 가지고 있습니다. 여하튼 인생은 자신의 것이라 생각하며 선택은 타인의 조언은 허락되지만, 이해득실에 의한 타인의 부당한 간섭없이, 자신의 기준에 의해 이루어져야 한다는 생각도 하게 됩니다. 따라서 고문·공갈·협박·겁박·회유·기만·모욕·인신공격과 조작은 증거가 될 수 없을 뿐만 아니라 모든 형태의 폭력은 범죄로 규정되어야 하며, 더 나은 사회를 위해서 억압적 권력 남용과 사회의 부조리에 대해서 밝히고 이야기하며 고민하고 개선해나가는 것은 우리가 추구해야 할 정의 중 하나라고 생각합니다. 전화나 편지해주셔서 그리고 누추한 저의 집에도 방문해셔서 감사드립니다. 잘 부탁드립니다. https://band.us/band/94448399/post/22 @}>--->>*

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Michael J.

@MilesJoesph069 Jan 17

I’m beginning to Think Matt Damon and Robin Williams are Good actors.

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Casey N.

@iowagolfer4 Jan 17

One of my favorites, it’s whitty, funny, touching, all the good feels

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shane o

@Shanes_DVD_Shack Jan 16

It’s a move you feel like you have seen 100 times because it’s been so quoted, it’s a cultural moment . It is a very good movie, there are very cheesy moments in it but somehow because of it gets away with them.

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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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