Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-level math problems, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau, 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 gets court-ordered therapy. Eventually, therapist Dr. Sean Maguire helps Will confront the demons that are holding him back.

• DirectorGus Van Sant
• Release5 December 1997
• GenreDrama
• Duration2h 7m
• Budget$10,000,000
• Revenue$225,900,000
• Rate
  

  8.158
  12726 reviews
• Productions

  Lawrence Bender Productions, Be Gentlemen Limited Partnership, Miramax