Good Will Hunting (1997)

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Synopsis:
Acclaimed, moving indie drama about MIT janitor who's an unlikely math prodigy was Damon and Affleck's big break. Nominated for nine Oscars, including Best Picture; won two, for writing and Williams' role.
Starring:
Matt Damon, Robin Williams
Director:
Gus Van Sant
Rated:
R

Details

Starring:
Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, Stellan SkarsgÄrd, Casey Affleck, Cole Hauser
Director:
Gus Van Sant
Genres:
Drama, Character Drama, Coming-of-Age Drama, Indie Drama, Psychological Drama, Romance, Romantic Drama, Romantic Drama
Rated:
R
Runtime:
126
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Year:
1997
Keywords:
blue collar, Boston, class issues, college, coming-of-age, friendship, mathematics, prodigy, psychiatrist, Southie, therapy, University, working class
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Awards

    Academy Award

    Won

  • Best Writing
  • Best Supporting Actor: Robin Williams
  • Nominated

  • Best Directing
  • Best Film Editing
  • Best Music (Score)
  • Best Music (Song)
  • Best Picture
  • Best Actor: Matt Damon
  • Best Supporting Actress: Minnie Driver
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards

    Won

  • Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Robin Williams
  • Nominated

  • Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Matt Damon
  • Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Minnie Driver
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Movie DNA

Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.

Well-loved movie

9

Character Depth

8

Complexity

6

Cerebral

6

Romance

6

Slow Pace

5

Humor

4

Offbeat

6

Cinematography

6

Downbeat

3

Geek Factor

4

Sex

3

Disturbing

3

Suspense

5

Soundtrack

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