Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting is a 1997 American drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon and Robin Williams. The film tells the story of Will Hunting (Damon), a 20-year-old janitor at MIT who is discovered to have a genius-level IQ. Will is taken under the wing of a therapist (Williams) who helps him to confront his past and reach his full potential. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $225 million worldwide and receiving nine Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor (Damon and Williams). It won two Oscars for Best Original Screenplay (Damon and Ben Affleck) and Best Supporting Actor (Williams).