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Good Will Hunting
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Gus Van Sant. With Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWill Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology prof…
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Release snapshot for Good Will Hunting.
MoviHero lists December 5, 1997 as the release date for Good Will Hunting. Gus Van Sant is the listed director. The listed cast includes Matt Damon as Will Hunting, Robin Williams as Sean Maguire, Ben Affleck as Chuckie Sullivan, Stellan Skarsgård as Gerald Lambeau. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 5, 1997
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 7m
DirectorGus Van Sant
CastMatt Damon as Will Hunting, Robin Williams as Sean Maguire, Ben Affleck as Chuckie Sullivan, Stellan Skarsgård as Gerald Lambeau
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Good Will Hunting runs 2h 7m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 14,537 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Will Hunting, is a working class 20 year old mathematical genius, and yet chooses to shun a university education, preferring instead to be a janitor…”
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“"Will" (Matt Damon) is a rudderless character who works as a caretaker.”
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“So great! 'Good Will Hunting' is a film I had heard many a great thing about but had never actually seen it so didn't know…”
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“A very good film, but with some flaws and problems that deserve attention.”
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“Psychological drama well in the beginning of Ben Aflleck and Matt Damon in their careers - they star (with Matt in the role of the…”
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otherGerald LambeauGerald Lambeau appears in Good Will Hunting (1997).Open character guide otherChuckie SullivanChuckie Sullivan appears in Good Will Hunting (1997).Open character guide otherSean MaguireSean Maguire appears in Good Will Hunting (1997).Open character guide otherWill HuntingWill Hunting appears in Good Will Hunting (1997).Open character guide
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