Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-level math problems, his talents are discovered by Professor Gerald Lambeau, who decides to help the misguided youth reach his potential. When Will is arrested for attacking a police officer, Professor Lambeau makes a deal to get leniency for him if he gets court-ordered therapy. Eventually, therapist Dr. Sean Maguire helps Will confront the demons that are holding him back.
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Matt Damon
Will Hunting

Robin Williams
Sean Maguire

Ben Affleck
Chuckie Sullivan

Stellan Skarsgård
Gerald Lambeau


Won 2 Oscars
Nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture

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Keywords
boston, massachusetts
mathematics
genius
male friendship
flashback
psychologist
janitor
courtroom
prodigy
math genius
dating
group of friends
southie
college professor
foster kid
fear of change
abused as a child
massachusetts institute of technology (mit)
math professor
thoughtful
philosophical
inspirational