Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting is a 1997 drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon,Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Stellan Skarsgård. Written by Affleck and Damon, and with Damon in the title role, the film follows 20-year-old South Boston laborer Will Hunting, a genius who is forced to see a therapist (Williams) and study advanced mathematics with a renowned professor (Skarsgård) in order to avoid jail time. Through his therapy sessions, Will re-evaluates his relationships with his best friend (Affleck) and his girlfriend (Driver) while confronting his emotional issues and making decisions about his future.

Good Will Hunting was both a critical and financial success. It grossed over US$225 million during its theatrical run, more than twenty-two times its $10 million budget. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two: Best Supporting Actor for Williams and Best Original Screenplay for Affleck and Damon.

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Matt Damon	...	Will Hunting
	Robin Williams	...	Sean Maguire
	Ben Affleck	...	Chuckie Sullivan
	Stellan Skarsgård	...	Prof. Gerald Lambeau
	Minnie Driver	...	Skylar
	Casey Affleck	...	Morgan O'Mally
	Cole Hauser	...	Billy McBride
	John Mighton	...	Tom - Lambeau's Teaching Assistant
	Rachel Majorowski	...	Krystyn
	Colleen McCauley	...	Cathy
	Matt Mercier	...	Barbershop Quartet #1
	Ralph St. George	...	Barbershop Quartet #2
	Rob Lynds	...	Barbershop Quartet #3
	Dan Washington	...	Barbershop Quartet #4
	Alison Folland	...	M.I.T. Student #1