Good Will Hunting is a 1997 American drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Stellan Skarsgård. Written by Affleck and Damon, the film follows 20-year-old South Boston janitor Will Hunting, an unrecognized genius who, as part of a deferred prosecution agreement after assaulting a police officer, becomes a patient of a therapist and studies advanced mathematics with a renowned professor. Through his therapy sessions, Will re-evaluates his relationships with his best friend, his girlfriend, and himself, facing the significant task of confronting his past and thinking about his future. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $225 million during its theatrical run against a $10 million budget. At the 1998 Oscars, it was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture, and won two: Best Supporting Actor for Williams and Best Original Screenplay for Affleck and Damon.
| Director | Gus Van Sant |
| Produced by | Lawrence Bender |
| Writer(s) | Ben Affleck, Matt Damon |
| Starring | Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, Minnie Driver |
| Music | Danny Elfman |
| Cinematography | Jean-Yves Escoffier |
| Edited by | Pietro Scalia |
| Production, company | Be Gentlemen |
| Distributed by | Miramax Films |
| Released | December 02, 1997 (Bruin Theater), December 05, 1997 (United States) |
| Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $10 million |
| Box office | $225.9 million |
| Netflix ID | 17405997 |
About Good Will Hunting
Matt Damon plays a genius named Will Hunting who instead of pursuing his talent, is stuck as a janitor in his hometown. Ultimately he meets a psychologist played by Robin Williams who helps him to follow his passion.
Achievement of Good Will Hunting
The movie won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck excepted the award with a memorable speech in which they thanked Harvey Weinstein for making the movie.
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