What is the Metascore for Good Will Hunting?

Good Will Hunting has a Metascore of 80 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Good Will Hunting?

Good Will Hunting is available on Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Good Will Hunting streaming in?

Good Will Hunting streams on Disney+ Hotstar in India; Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; TV+ in Turkey; Shahid in the United Arab Emirates; Paramount+ in the United Kingdom; Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+ in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Drama

Good Will Hunting

Directed by Gus Van Sant · 1997 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Good Will Hunting (1997) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

86% Editorial Rating

88% Audience snapshot · excluded

80 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.4 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 7m
Cast: Matt Damon , Robin Williams , Ben Affleck , Stellan Skarsgård , Minnie Driver , Casey Affleck , Cole Hauser , Vik Sahay , John Mighton , Rachel Majorowski
Streaming: Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Good Will Hunting (1997)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Paramount+
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Where to watch Good Will Hunting by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Disney+ Hotstar
Japan	Hulu, U-NEXT
Turkey	TV+
United Arab Emirates	Shahid
United Kingdom	Paramount+
United States	Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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Is Good Will Hunting worth watching?

Yes — Good Will Hunting earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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