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Good Will Hunting

  • December 5, 1997
  • 127 min.
  • Drama
  • United States
Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-level math problems, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau, who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency for him if he gets court-ordered therapy. Eventually, therapist Dr. Sean Maguire helps Will confront the demons that are holding him back.

Original title: Good Will Hunting

9

nominations

22%

winning rate

2

wins

Academy Awards #70 - 1998

Award People Status
Best Picture Lawrence Bender - as producer(s)
Best Directing Gus Van Sant
Best Actor in a Leading Role Matt Damon
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Robin Williams Winner
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Minnie Driver
Best Original Screenplay Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Winner
Best Original Dramatic Score Danny Elfman
Best Original Song Elliott Smith - "Miss Misery"
Best Film Editing Pietro Scalia

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