Good Will Hunting is a 1997 American psychological drama film directed by Gus Van

Sant, and written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. It stars Robin Williams, Damon,
Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård and Minnie Driver.

Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at
MIT and spends his free time drinking with his friends Chuckie, Billy, and
Morgan.When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, his talents are
discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard), 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 will get
treatment from therapist Sean Maguire (Robin Williams).

The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $225 million
during its theatrical run against a $10 million budget. At the 70th Academy Awards,
it received nominations in nine categories, including Best Picture and Best
Director, and won in two: Best Supporting Actor for Williams and Best Original
Screenplay for Affleck and Damon. In 2014, it was ranked at number 53 in The
Hollywood Reporter's "100 Favorite Films" list.

The movie demonstrates that learning not only occurs in the classroom but in life
experiences and at home.