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.
Key facts
Cast
Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, Minnie Driver, Casey Affleck, Cole Hauser, Vik Sahay
Original language
English
First release
December 5, 1997 (United States)
Production companies
A Band Apart, Miramax
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Boston
Filming locations
Toronto
Crew
Screenplay
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
Producer
Lawrence Bender
Cinematography
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Editing
Pietro Scalia
Music
Danny Elfman
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Deauville Film Festival 2014 generic - Deauville Se Souvient
- Directors Guild of America 1997 generic
Titles
| Original title | Good Will Hunting | English |
| Québec French title | Le Destin de Will Hunting | |
| Alternate title | Will Hunting |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Good Will Hunting - Danny Elfman (1997) | 4 releases, 2025: Enjoy The Ride Records |
| Vinyl LP | Good Will Hunting (Music From The Miramax Motion Picture) (1997) | 2 releases, 2015: Capitol Records |
| CD | Good Will Hunting - Danny Elfman (1997) | 3 releases, 1997-2014: Miramax Records, Music Box Records |
| CD | Good Will Hunting (Music From The Miramax Motion Picture) (1997) | 8 releases, 1997-1998: Capitol Records, EMI, Premier Soundtracks |
| Cassette | Good Will Hunting (Music From The Miramax Motion Picture) (1997) | 3 releases, 1997: Capitol Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | December 5, 1997 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 9, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Germany | February 19, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | February 20, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 27, 1998 |
| Theatrical | France | March 4, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 5, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | March 6, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Spain | March 6, 1998 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 6, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 6, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 6, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Australia | March 12, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | March 13, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | March 18, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 20, 1998 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | March 21, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Norway | April 3, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Greece | April 30, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | May 1, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | July 3, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | November 12, 1998 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 25, 1999 |
| Streaming | Japan | February 23, 2002 |
| Television | Netherlands | January 6, 2005 |
| Streaming | Netherlands | September 16, 2013 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | March 7, 2025 |
| Television | France | May 30, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United States | December 8, 1998 |
| Home video | Netherlands | October 21, 2000 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | May 10, 2007 |
| Home video | United States | August 30, 2011 |
| Home video | Netherlands | February 29, 2012 |
Full credits
| Director | Gus Van Sant |
| Cast | 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), Rob Lyons (Carmine Scarpaglia), Steven Kozlowski (Carmine Friend #1), Jennifer Deathe (Lydia), Scott William Winters (Clark), 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), Francesco Clemente (Hypnotist), Jessica Morton (Bunker Hill Student), Barna Moricz (Bunker Hill Student), Libby Geller (Toy Store Cashier), Chas Lawther (MIT Professor), Richard Fitzpatrick (Timmy), 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)) |
| Screenplay | Ben Affleck, Matt Damon |
| Producer | Lawrence Bender |
| Executive producer | Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Jonathan Gordon, Su Armstrong |
| Cinematography | Jean-Yves Escoffier |
| Editing | Pietro Scalia |
| Music | Danny Elfman |
| Production design | Missy Stewart |
| Visual effects | Edward Ricci, Stephen Ricci, William 'Billy Jack' Jakielaszek |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
