# Good Will Hunting (1997) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/good-will-hunting-1997/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Gus Van Sant |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 127 min |

## Quick answer

Good Will Hunting (1997) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #74 (8.4/10) — Good Will Hunting remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Gus Van Sant.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #74 (8.4/10) — Good Will Hunting remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.

## Cast

Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, Minnie Driver, Casey Affleck, Cole Hauser, Vik Sahay, John Mighton, Rachel Majorowski

## Common questions

**Is Good Will Hunting worth watching?**
Good Will Hunting holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #74 (8.4/10) — Good Will Hunting remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Good Will Hunting about?**
Will Hunting is a headstrong, working-class genius who is failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor, who might be the only man who can reach him.

**Who directed Good Will Hunting?**
Good Will Hunting (1997) was directed by Gus Van Sant.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Good Will Hunting?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch Good Will Hunting?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Good Will Hunting page for current options.

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