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Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting

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

127 minEN 8.25 December 1997
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.
Budget: $10,000,000Box Office: $225,900,000
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Audience Take

Elizabeth Miller
An incredible piece of filmmaking. It's worth mentioning that some of the finest performances you'll see this year. I can't recommend this highly enough.
Andrew Nguyen
Finally, a movie that lives up to the hype. it brought back the feeling of the command of pacing and tone here is remarkable. a deeply moving experience.

Viewer Opinions (8)

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Elizabeth Miller@emiller1453176 opinions · User since 2012
★★★★☆ 7.7
It's worth mentioning that some of the finest performances you'll see this year. Objectively speaking, the journey unfolds in a way that keeps you completely hooked. I can't recommend this highly enough. …
20 June 1998User Review
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tmdb40011370@tmdb40011370
★★★★☆ 8.0
However, the acting performances are terrific, especially from Damon, whom I never really had much time for up until this film. Make no mistake the premise is original but predictable. I was besides that impressed by the performance of Will's girlfriend, played by Minnie Driver.
24 November 2019VerifiedUser Review
CinemaSerf@Geronimo1967
★★★★☆ 7.0
"Will" (Matt Damon) is a rudderless individual who works as a caretaker. "Professor Lambeau" (Stellan Skarsgård) spots some potential in this wayward lad, especially when he realises that he has an amazing ability to solve mathematical problems. He's an attitudinal pain in the neck whom, aside from his best friend "Chuckie" (Ben Affleck), is pretty much shunned by everyone. …
24 July 2023VerifiedUser Review
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