# Good Will Hunting (1997) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/good-will-hunting-1997/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 83% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Where to watch

Global: Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+
the United States: Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+
the United Kingdom: Paramount+
India: Disney+ Hotstar
Turkey: TV+
Japan: Hulu, U-NEXT
the United Arab Emirates: Shahid

## Common questions

**Is Good Will Hunting worth watching?**
Good Will Hunting holds a 83% 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?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Good Will Hunting?**
Good Will Hunting is streaming on Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+; on Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+ in the United States; on Paramount+ in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on TV+ in Turkey; on Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; on Shahid in the United Arab Emirates. Availability varies by region.

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