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1997 · 127 min · R

Good Will Hunting

Directed by Gus Van Sant · Drama

Good Will Hunting (1997) is a Drama film, directed by Gus Van Sant set in Boston during the 1990s. It runs 127 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of identity, friendship, and guilt & shame run throughout.

Composer
Danny Elfman
Cinematography
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Cast
Matt DamonRobin WilliamsBen AffleckStellan SkarsgårdMinnie DriverCasey AffleckCole HauserVik Sahay

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Boston
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityFriendshipGuilt & Shame
Tone
ContemplativeRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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