A touching tale of a wayward young man who struggles to find his identity, living in a world where he can solve any problem, except the one brewing deep within himself, until one day he meets his soul mate who opens his mind and his heart.
A touching tale of a wayward young man who struggles to find his identity, living in a world where he can solve any problem, except the one brewing deep within himself, until one day he meets his soul mate who opens his mind and his heart.
"The headline story from this slice of honestly earned sentiment is Matt Damon, who delivers the year's No. 1 breakthrough performance directly atop his agreeable high-profile turn in John Grisham's The Rainmaker."
USA Today
"As Francis Ford Coppola does with The Rainmaker, Van Sant demonstrates how entertainingly a real pro can direct a strong if not especially groundbreaking story."
New York Times
"Even rarer than a breath of fresh air is a breath of fresh Hollywood film. Brainy and heartfelt and right on target, Good Will Hunting is such a film."
Boston Globe
Academy Award winner
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Robin Williams; Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
Academy Award nominee
Best Picture; Best Actor in a Leading Role - Matt Damon; Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Minnie Driver; Best Director; Best Film Editing; Best Music, Original Song; Best Music, Original Dramatic Score
Golden Globe winner
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture