Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting (1997)★ 8.5/10

R · US · 126 min · December 2, 1997

  • Drama
  • Romance

Directed by: Gus Van Sant

Written by: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck

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.

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AAaaronOctober 29, 2025
Robin Williams was the greatest
RRobertCissieSeptember 24, 2024
The script is fantastic, and the main characters are well-written. It’s clear a lot of research went into it. Though there are moments where the messaging feels heavy-handed, most of the time it’s delivered naturally. Strong characters often make for great stories.
RRResendeSeptember 24, 2024
This is a film that genuinely focuses on psychological therapy, unlike most films where therapy is just a backdrop. The movie is character-driven, showcasing a successful case of helping someone help themselves.
PPub-21June 23, 2024
This movie encompasses a variety of elements. But at its core, the theme is about taking control of your life and living it to the fullest while not letting negativity hold you back. All the characters in the film are kind-hearted yet vulnerable, each dealing with their own struggles. The entire movie has a relatively open-ended feel, and the performances by the actors are superb. The attention to detail is remarkable as well. That's why the film is so touching—it strikes a chord with the audience using simple words. It's a classic gem worth revisiting from time to time.
RRaúlo_l_lJune 23, 2024
Honestly, I think the storytelling in this movie is pretty average. Overall, it tells a story about the redemption of the soul. However, the background information about the main character and his friends isn't detailed enough, and the character development isn't fully fleshed out or profound. This movie has a great reputation, but I'm sorry it didn't strike me as particularly special.
PPlantão CinéfiloDecember 8, 2021

Heartfelt and strong

Has the undeniable sensitive touch Gus Van Sant gives to everything he does when he wants to, combined with the nowadays-trope of a character/storyline of Matt Damon's (which at the time, of course, wasn't so), and great performances by an obviously hand-picked cast who simply deliver, period. It's a raw and simple movie which stongly defines and then relies on its strenghts, and thus definitely a worthy watch.
MMariano WenseslaoFebruary 3, 2026
Preciosa joya
LLice Frigin ToledoNovember 17, 2025
Hasta donde he podido analizar, es la mejor actuación de Robin Williams, o una de las mejores. Considero que esta película es una de las mejores que he visto. Es muy cautivador, hasta el extremo de los extremos. ¡Hay escenas que he visto más de 10 veces! Escenas para memorizar, aprender, reflexionar, diseccionar. No hay nada mejor que ver una película y saber que aprendiste algo, y si la vuelves a ver, ¡aprenderás más! Más sobre ti, sobre la vida. Una película que debería conservarse para que la humanidad nunca la olvide. ¡No! Esto no es una exageración. Es el séptimo arte.
AAndre CelestinoNovember 13, 2025
Esta película narra la historia de un amor sincero e inesperado entre un hombre y una mujer, capaz de desbaratar la razón, cuestionar lo que parecía incuestionable y, sobre todo, cambiar vidas.

Una película fantástica.
CCAROL MUÑOZ COctober 11, 2025
Es ideal para ver en contextos privativos de la libertad
MmcdogOctober 4, 2025
esta pelicula toca el corazon, contiene verdades que hay que enfrentar y lo mas importante tiene una leccion para aquellos que hayan pasado por cosas traumaticas y vengan de familias dificiles o toxicas
VValentina Spinello FerroDecember 14, 2024
Contains spoilers
No importa cuando la vea siempre me deja la piel de gallina, Robin Williams es lo mas cercano a una estrella fugaz, lo tuvimos un tiempo breve, menos del que deberíamos haber tenido, pero mientras ll tuvimos fue majestuoso. Ver su actuación (y la de Matt Damon no se queda nada atrás) fue algo que me conmovió mas de lo que creí que podría.
El discurso sobre lo que es una verdadera perdida, y como Will nunca va a saber lo que es eso hasta que ame a algo mas de lo que se ama a si mismo (Esto siendo complejo para el ya que el no siente que se ame) Es simplemente de otro mundo. Un guion magnifico, para un elenco de su misma magnitud de grandeza, por películas así es que agradezco que el cine exista. Magia.

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