Good Will Hunting
Drama
15+R
1997·2h 7m·Gus Van Sant·Lawrence Bender Productions·● Script read & verified
Good Will Hunting follows a brilliant but troubled young man from South Boston who works as a janitor at MIT while secretly solving complex mathematical...
Best watched together — Strong language and mature themes about class, trauma, and self-worth benefit from discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The casual animal cruelty story told for laughs may be disturbing despite being secondhand
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Will's journey from isolation to accepting love and belonging is anchored by Sean's wisdom about marriage commitment and the transformative power of family bonds. The film explicitly champions choosing love and human connection over individual achievement.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows strong friendship bonds and loyalty among working-class friends
- ✓Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and the value of education
Cast:Matt DamonRobin WilliamsBen AffleckStellan SkarsgårdMinnie Driver