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Good Will Hunting

Date: 1997
Type: Drama
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Gus Van Sant
Producer:

Comment/Synopsis

Matt Damon is a young man, who after several violent episodes is sentenced to prison, but he is discovered to have a unique mathematical gift. To stay out of prison he has to work with a maths professor and a psychiatrist. After several failed attempts with other psychiatrists he starts to work with Robin Williams. This is a voyage of discovery for both of them as Matt Damon tries to come to terms with his gift and his past history, whilst trying to have a relationship with Minnie Driver. Robin Williams gives a flat but effective performance, but the highlight of the film is Minnie Driver giving one of her best performances.

Actors


Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
Matt DamonMatt Damon
Minnie DriverMinnie Driver
Stellan SkarsgardStellan Skarsgard
Casey AffleckCasey Affleck
Cole Hauser

Oscars

Won - Best Supporting Actor - Robin Williams
Nomination - Best Actor - Matt Damon
Nomination - Best Supporting Actress - Minnie Driver
Nomination - Best Film
Nomination - Best Director - Gus Van Sant
Won - Writing
Nomination - Editing, Music, Original song
Production
Miramax
Good Will Hunting