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Good Will Hunting 1997 Directed by Gus Van Sant

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

Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-level math problems, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau, who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency for him if he gets court-ordered therapy. Eventually, therapist Dr. Sean Maguire helps Will confront the demons that are holding him back.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $10,000,000
Revenue $225,900,000
Release Date 5 December 1997
127 mins
Cast
Matt Damon Will Hunting
Robin Williams Sean Maguire
Ben Affleck Chuckie Sullivan
Stellan Skarsgård Gerald Lambeau
Casey Affleck Morgan O'Mally
Cole Hauser Billy McBride
Vik Sahay MIT Student
Matt Mercier Barbershop Quartet #1
Ralph St. George Barbershop Quartet #2
Rob Lynds Barbershop Quartet #3
Dan Washington Barbershop Quartet #4
Alison Folland MIT Student
Derrick Bridgeman MIT Student
Shannon Egleson Girl on Street
Rob Lyons Carmine Scarpaglia
Steven Kozlowski Carmine Friend #1
Philip Williams Head Custodian
Patrick O'Donnell Assistant Custodian
Kevin Rushton Courtroom Guard
Jimmy Flynn Judge Malone
Joe Cannon Prosecutor
Ann Matacunas Court Officer
George Plimpton Psychologist
Jessica Morton Bunker Hill Student
Barna Moricz Bunker Hill Student
Libby Geller Toy Store Cashier
Chas Lawther MIT Professor
Frank Nakashima Executive #1
Chris Britton Executive #2
David Eisner Executive #3
Bruce Hunter NSA Agent
Robert Talvano NSA Agent #2
James Allodi Security Guard
Michael Arthur Reunion Guest (uncredited)
Christian Harmony Student (uncredited)
Riva Di Paola MIT Student (uncredited)
Harmony Korine Hervé (uncredited)
Thomas Lundy Waiter (uncredited)
Paul McGillicuddy Race Track Fan (uncredited)
Daniel Olsen MIT Student (uncredited)
Stephen L'Heureux Bartender (uncredited)