Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting is a 1997 drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Stellan Skarsgård. Written by Affleck and Damon, and with Damon in the title role, the film follows 20-year-old South Boston laborer Will Hunting, a genius who is forced to see a therapist and study advanced mathematics with a renowned professor in order to avoid jail time. Through his therapy sessions, Will re-evaluates his relationships with his best friend and his girlfriend while confronting his emotional issues and making decisions about his...
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quick facts
Release date:December 2, 1997
Directed by:Gus Van Sant
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:126 Minutes
Producer:Lawrence Bender
Editor:Pietro Scalia
Music by:Danny Elfman, Elliott Smith
Cinematography:Jean-Yves Escoffier
Screenplay by:Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Estimated budget:$10,000,000

Award-winners from Good Will Hunting

Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck
Character:Chuckie Sullivan
Born:August 15, 1972
Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Character:Will Hunting
Born:October 8, 1970
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Character:Sean Maguire
Born:July 21, 1951

Cast of Good Will Hunting

Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Prof. Gerald Lambeau
Born:June 13, 1951
Age:60
Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver
Skylar
Born:January 31, 1970
Age:42
Casey Affleck
Casey Affleck
Morgan O'Mally
Born:August 12, 1975
Age:36
Cole Hauser
Cole Hauser
Billy McBride
Born:March 22, 1975
Age:37
George Plimpton
George Plimpton
Henry Lipkin
Born:Mar. 18, 1927
Died:Sept. 25, 2003
Harmony Korine
Harmony Korine
Jerve
Born:January 4, 1973
Age:39

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1997 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Robin Williams
1997 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Ben Affleck
1998 Silver Berlin Bear, Matt Damon
1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Video
1998 Critics Choice Award for Best Screenplay, Original, Ben Affleck
1998 Critics Choice Award for Best Breakthrough Artist, Matt Damon
1998 Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor, Matt Damon
1998 Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Newcomer of the Year, Ben Affleck
1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Ben Affleck
1998 Humanitas Prize for Feature Film Category, Ben Affleck
1998 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Most Promising Actor, Matt Damon
1997 NBR Award for Special Achievement in Filmmaking, Ben Affleck
1998 Golden Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay - Original, Ben Affleck
1998 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Robin Williams
1998 Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay, Matt Damon
1997 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Breakthrough Performer, Matt Damon
1997 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Original Screenplay, Matt Damon
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YearAward Nomination
1997 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Robin Williams
1997 Academy Award for Best Original Song
1997 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Minnie Driver
1997 Academy Award for Original Music Score
1997 Academy Award for Film Editing
1997 Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Matt Damon
1997 Academy Award for Best Director, Gus Van Sant
1998 Chlotrudis Award for Best Screenplay, Ben Affleck
1999 London Film Critics Circle Award for Actor of the Year, Matt Damon
1998 MTV Movie Awards: Best On-Screen Duo, Ben Affleck
1998 MTV Movie Awards: Best Male Performance, Matt Damon
1998 MTV Movie Awards: Best Kiss, Minnie Driver
1998 Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Screenplay, Ben Affleck
1998 Golden Satellite Award for Best Perfomance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama, Matt Damon
1998 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, Minnie Driver
1997 Academy Award for Best Picture, Lawrence Bender
1997 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Matt Damon
1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film, Matt Damon
1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Robin Williams
1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Lawrence Bender
1998 Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama, Miramax Films
1997 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Gus Van Sant
1998 Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Matt Damon
1998 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Drama, Minnie Driver
1998 Satellite Award for Best Director, Gus Van Sant
1998 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Drama, Robin Williams
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance, Matt Damon
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best Movie
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss, Matt Damon
1998 MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo, Matt Damon
1998 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Minnie Driver
1998 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Robin Williams
1998 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture, Matt Damon
1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Ben Affleck
1998 Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay, Matt Damon
1998 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Most Promising Actor, Matt Damon
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Film director of Good Will Hunting

Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant
Born: July 24, 1952
Age: 59

Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. is an American film director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. He is a two time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director — for Good Will Hunting and Milk , both of which were also nominated for Best Picture — and won the Palme...
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Music contributors for Good Will Hunting

Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman

Daniel Robert "Danny" Elfman is an American composer, best known for scoring music for television and film and creating The Simpsons main title...
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Elliott Smith
Elliott Smith

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Filming locations for Good Will Hunting

Boston
Boston

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What category of music is the recording "Good Will Hunting"?
  • A:
    The album is listed in the Indie folk, Soundtrack, Acoustic and Indie rock music genre.
  • Q:
    Which awards did the motion picture "Good Will Hunting" receive?
  • A:
    The movie won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, , Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay and Silver Berlin Bear.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the music for the film Good Will Hunting?
  • A:
    Danny Elfman and Elliott Smith composed the music score for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    The motion picture, "Good Will Hunting" is in what genre?
  • A:
    The movie is categorized as: Drama and Coming of age.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the movie, "Good Will Hunting"?
  • A:
    Lawrence Bender, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Scott Mosier and Kevin Smith produced the film.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the script for the film Good Will Hunting?
  • A:
    Matt Damon and Ben Affleck performed the film's screenwriting.
  • Q:
    What locations were selected to film scenes in the movie Good Will Hunting?
  • A:
    The motion picture's featured locations include Boston.
  • Q:
    What was the tagline from the movie, Good Will Hunting?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "Wildly charismatic. Impossibly brilliant. Totally rebellious. For the first 20 years of his life, Will Hunting has called the shots. Now he's about to meet his match."
  • Q:
    When was the album "Good Will Hunting" recorded?
  • A:
    The album was recorded in December, 1997.
  • Q:
    Who were the stars of the movie "Good Will Hunting"?
  • A:
    Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, Stellan Skarsgård and Casey Affleck played roles in the film.

Awards & Accolades

  • Best Original Screenplay
    1998
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