Good Will Hunting (1998)
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Good Will Hunting is streaming in the UK on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus.
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, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 14,369 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 14,369 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 |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Gus Van Sant
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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