Good Will Hunting

Name: Good Will Hunting
Director: Gus Van Sant
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-12-05
Rating: 8.163

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

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Director: Gus Van Sant
Language: English
Released: 1997-12-05
Runtime: 2h 7m

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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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Matt DamonWill Hunting
Robin WilliamsSean Maguire
Ben AffleckChuckie Sullivan
Stellan SkarsgårdGerald Lambeau
Minnie DriverSkylar
Casey AffleckMorgan O'Mally
Cole HauserBilly McBride
Vik SahayMIT Student
John MightonTom
Rachel Majorowski — artwork unavailable
Rachel MajorowskiKrystyn

Good Will Hunting

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