Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting

★ 8.2IMDb Score
Released:1997-12-05
Genre:Drama
Duration:127 min
Director:Gus Van Sant
Actors:Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, Minnie Driver
Production:Lawrence Bender Productions, Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership, Miramax

Overview:

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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