Good Will Hunting
“Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Matt Damon
Will Hunting
Robin Williams
Sean Maguire
Ben Affleck
Chuckie Sullivan
Stellan Skarsgård
Gerald Lambeau
Minnie Driver
Skylar
Casey Affleck
Morgan O'Mally
Cole Hauser
Billy McBride
Vik Sahay
MIT Student
John Mighton
Tom
Rachel Majorowski
Krystyn
Colleen McCauley
Cathy
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$225.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
22.59x
+$215.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Screenplay & Story
- Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Good Will Hunting
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $225.9M
- Production Studios
- Lawrence Bender Productions, Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Van Sant
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Danny Elfman
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Pietro Scalia
Lawrence Bender, Jonathan Gordon, Su Armstrong, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Van Sant
Director
Lawrence Bender
Producer
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Director of Photography
Pietro Scalia
Editor
Missy Stewart
Production Design
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Matt Damon
Writer
Ben Affleck
Writer
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Will Hunting
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What is Good Will Hunting 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.
Who directed Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting was directed by Gus Van Sant.
Who stars in Good Will Hunting?
The principal cast of Good Will Hunting includes Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, Minnie Driver.
When was Good Will Hunting released and how long is it?
Good Will Hunting was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What was the box office and production budget of Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $225.9M at the worldwide box office (22.59 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Good Will Hunting?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Will Hunting was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).