Good Will Hunting

Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Cole Hauser

Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT, has a gift for mathematics which is discovered, and a psychologist tries to help him with his gift and the rest of his life.

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R, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Gus Van Sant

Released: December 5, 1997

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DVD Released: December 8, 1998

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  • June 16, 2009
    "Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them."

    Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT, has a gift for mathematics which is discovered, and a psychologist tries to help him with his gift and the rest of his life.

    ...( read more )
  • April 5, 2009
    "I don't see an intelligent, confident man. I see a cocky, scared shitless kid. But you're a genius Will. No one denies that. No one could possibly understand the depths of you."

    This movie just gets better and better the more you see it. "Good Will Hunting" was somewhat of a su... ...( read more )
  • February 10, 2009
    "Every day I come by your house and I pick you up. And we go out. We have a few drinks, and a few laughs, and it's great. But you know what the best part of my day is? For about ten seconds, from when I pull up to the curb and when I get to your door, 'cause I think, maybe I'l... ...( read more )
  • January 31, 2009
    Will: "Why shouldn't I work for the N.S.A.? That's a tough one, but I'll take a shot. Say I'm working at N.S.A. Somebody puts a code on my desk, something nobody else can break. Maybe I take a shot at it and maybe I break it. And I'm real happy with myself, 'cause I did my job we... ...( read more )
  • November 9, 2008
    Will: "Do you like apples?
    Clark: Yeah.
    Will: Well, I got her number. How do you like them apples?"



    Will Hunting (Matt Damon) is a complex young man. On one level he's just another lower income boy from Southie, hanging out with his friends and getting drunk while shi... ...( read more )
  • July 4, 2009
    This film deserve a place in a huge list of quality movies. Great scenario, written by Mat Damon and Ben Affleck, for which they won the Oscar. Great movie. Strong emotional story, shows us brilliance of the mind, greatly portrayed by amazing actors. Robin Williams, who won the ... ...( read more )

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January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The outcome of the movie is fairly predictable; so is the whole story, really. It's the individual moments, not the payoff, that make it so effective. full review

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  • michellefortuin
    June 24, 2009
    The actors were great in this movie (especially Robin Williams) but the story wasn't that good. There were a few beautiful scenes but I didn't like it. Everybody says Good Will Hunting is such a great movie but I don't think that at all.
  • TheSlowPenguin
    September 2, 2007
    Best film of all time that I have ever seen!!!
  • diveheadfirstintocon
    March 6, 2007
    Id watch this just for the Southie accents. a great inspiring film.
  • VamIsaccson
    January 3, 2007
    I loved the ending...it was perfect. Matt Damon portrayed the role perfectly, and it was also the first time I've seen Robin Williams in action. He is a great actor! I would reccomend this to anyone.
  • fishy127
    December 31, 2006
    I love this movie so much! Despite what SOME people seem to think, it is most definately NOT a comedy. Please actually watch a movie before you try and review it, do not assume that just because Robin Williams is in it, it will be a comedy! Far from it. It is a subtle feel good movie.. it makes my cry every time!
  • alhamo83
    November 19, 2006
    "Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight, gonna grab some afternoon delight" - A great song to end a great movie.

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