Good Will Hunting Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck took home the Oscar for Best Screenplay with this class-conscious drama about a young genius from blue-collar South Boston who works as a janitor until his Harvard girlfriend (Minnie Driver) and a psychiatrist (Robin Williams) help him to overcome his fears and find a new direction in life. -

Movie Info

Theatrical Release Date:
12/25/1997
DVD Release Date:
01/05/1999
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong language, including some sex-related dialogue
Run Time:
110 min.
Distributor(s):
Miramax
Production Co.:
Miramax
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Mentors, Therapy, Underdogs, Redemption, College Life, Child Prodigies, Class Differences, Haunted By the Past
Tone:
Autumnal, Humorous, Intimate, Cathartic, Bittersweet, Heartwarming, Compassionate
Keywords:
man, abuse, genius, professor, therapist, friendship, girlfriend, mathematics
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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