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Good Will Hunting

1997Movie2 h 7 minR

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Letterboxd4.4/5Metacritic718.6Rotten Tomatoes97%94%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them.

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.

Feels like

  • Emotional Breakthrough Drama
  • Intellectual Friendship
  • Boston Working Class
  • Trauma and Healing
  • Witty Banter
  • Academic Pressure
  • Found Family
  • Psychological Realism
  • Bittersweet Hope

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Written by
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Produced by
Lawrence Bender
Music by
Danny Elfman

Everyone

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Facts

December 5, 1997 · 2 h 7 min · R

Released
December 5, 1997
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$226 million
Available in
100 countries

Tropes

Parental Substitute, Tranquil Fury, Your Mom +9

  • Parental Substitute
  • Tranquil Fury
  • Your Mom
  • Undying Loyalty
  • Photographic Memory
  • Overshadowed by Awesome
  • Therapy Is for the Weak
  • Career Versus Man
  • Pint-Sized Powerhouse
  • The Oner
  • Good Versus Good
  • No Antagonist

12 of 138 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Good Will Hunting?"

Questions about Good Will Hunting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Good Will Hunting?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaApple TV

In the United States, Good Will Hunting streams on Paramount+ and Apple TV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is Good Will Hunting worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.4, Letterboxd 4.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Good Will Hunting okay for kids?

RStrong languageViolenceSexual content

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, violence, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Good Will Hunting plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Good Will Hunting good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Good Will Hunting a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$226 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $226 million worldwide, 22.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Good Will Hunting use?

Parental SubstituteTranquil FuryYour MomUndying LoyaltyPhotographic MemoryOvershadowed by AwesomeTherapy Is for the WeakCareer Versus ManPint-Sized PowerhouseThe OnerGood Versus GoodNo Antagonistand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 tropes for it, including Parental Substitute, Tranquil Fury, and Your Mom.