Good Will Hunting Movie Basics

Year of Release: 1997
Running Time: 2 hrs. 6 min.
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Gus Van Sant
Screenwriter: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
Producers: Lawrence Bender, Sue Armstrong, Jonathan Gordon, Scott Mosier, Kevin Smith, Bob Wienstein and Harvery Weinstein
Studio: Miramax Pictures

Good Will Hunting Synopsis

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck penned and star in this affecting drama of a mathematical genius who must find the courage to live up to his potential. Robin Williams won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his fine portrayal of a psychologist who helps Will Hunting find his way.

Good Will Hunting Cast

Matt Damon		-		Will Hunting
Ben Affleck		-		Chuckie
Robin Williams		-		Sean McGuire
Minnie Driver		-		Skylar
Stellan Skarsgard		-		Lambeau
Casey Affleck		-		Morgan
Cole Hauser		-		Billy McBride

Good Will Hunting Awards and Nominations

1997 Academy Awards®		Best Original Screenplay (Win)
		Best Supporting Actor - Robin Williams (Win)
		Best Actor - Matt Damon (Nom)
		Best Picture (Nom)
		Best Director (Nom)
		Best Editing (Nom)
		Best Score (Nom)
		Best Song (Nom)
		Best Supporting Actress - Minnie Driver (Nom)
1998 Golden Globe Awards®		Best Screenplay (Win)
		Best Picture (Nom)
		Best Actor - Matt Damon (Nom)
		Best Supporting Actor - Robin Williams (Nom)