Good Will Hunting (1997)
English · Drama · 127 min
★ 8.2 Solid 14,369 ratings
Released Dec 5, 1997
Page updated Oct 3, 2026
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Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.2 from 14,369 ratings on TMDB
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What the audience says
Good Will Hunting rates well above most English films. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 14,369 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 7m on it?
2h 7m of English drama. That score holds across 14,371 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 14,371 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 7m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Gus Van Sant
Cast

Will Hunting

Robin Williams
Sean Maguire

Ben Affleck
Chuckie Sullivan

Stellan Skarsgård
Gerald Lambeau

Minnie Driver
Skylar

Casey Affleck
Morgan O'Mally
Where to watch in Canada
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Is Good Will Hunting worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.2/10 on audience ratings. 2h 7m of English drama. That score holds across 14,371 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Good Will Hunting?
You can stream Good Will Hunting in Canada on Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel.
When is Good Will Hunting coming to streaming?
Good Will Hunting is already streaming in Canada on Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel.
What language is Good Will Hunting in?
Good Will Hunting is an English film (Drama).
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