Good Will Hunting (1997)

Directors:

Gus Van Sant

Writers:

Actors:

Stephen Trouskie, Daniel Olsen, Paul McGillicuddy, Thomas Lundy, Harmony Korine, Riva Di Paola

Synopsis:

Will Hunting 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, 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.
  • Drama
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  • Highest Rating 83
  • Lowest Rating 79
  • Average Rating 81
83

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Pretty incontestably great. My only real qualm was with the writing - while good, it wasn't always well-conceived. Had Damon and Affleck done this later in their careers I'm sure it could have been better.
MildredFierce
April 19, 2014
79

Good Will Hunting (1997)

A good movie. Not spectacular: Affleck and Damon wrote it as young, developing artists, and it shows. Some of the dialogue is just ridiculous and incredible ("How do you like them apples?"). That stated, I enjoyed it.
smitty
April 12, 2013
80

Good Will Hunting (1997)

I prefer the more subdued Robin Williams we get in movies like this to his "wacky" roles. I'm not sure the story is Oscar worthy (as it won best original screenplay) but it is good, and with the acting that backed it up it is justly remembered as one of 1997's best.
wintermayer
April 8, 2012