Good Will Hunting

Name: Good Will Hunting
Genre: Drama
Released: 1997-12-05
Duration: 127 min
Rating: 8.2

1997 · Movie · R · 127 min · ★ 8.2 · 84% critics

Drama

A headstrong, working-class genius keeps clashing with the world while living with the consequences of his past. After repeated trouble with the law, he’s offered a last chance through a psychology professor who believes he can be reached and helped to move forward.

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Years: 1997
Release date: 1997-12-05
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 127 min
Critic score: 84/100
TMDB rating: 8.2/10 (13,866 votes)
Box office: $225,900,000
Budget: $10,000,000

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If you enjoy inspiring character-driven dramas with heartfelt growth, you’ll likely like Good Will Hunting; Not for you if you dislike therapy-focused stories or slow emotional development, or if you’re only in the mood for pure action like The Last Duel or Billy Elliot.

Pros: powerful friendship; superb leading performances; heartfelt growth | Cons: dialogue can feel heavy; character choices tough to like; ending cut off