Good Will Hunting
- IMDb link: 0119217
- IMDb rating: 8.4 (1,213,828 votes)
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Ben Affleck, Gus Van Sant
- Cast: Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Stellan Skarsgard, John Mighton and others
- Release date: 9 Jan 1998
- Release year: 1997
- Runtime: 126 minutes
- Country: United States
- Keywords: professor, genius, mathematical genius, loss of wife, psychotherapy, friend, janitor, child abuse, crying, tough love
Plot:
Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT, is a self-taught mathematical genius with a troubled past. After assaulting a police officer, he avoids prison by agreeing to therapy with psychologist Sean Maguire while also studying mathematics under Professor Lambeau. Through mentorship, therapy, and friendship with his best friend Chuckie, Will confronts emotional trauma, self-doubt, and fear of intimacy. The film explores genius, personal growth, love, and the courage to embrace life's opportunities, blending emotional depth with intellectual themes.