Summary
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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Cast
Matt Damon
Will Hunting
Robin Williams
Sean Maguire
Ben Affleck
Chuckie Sullivan
Stellan Skarsgård
Gerald Lambeau
Minnie Driver
Skylar
Casey Affleck
Morgan O'Mally
Cole Hauser
Billy McBride
Vik Sahay
MIT Student
Alison Folland
MIT Student
Scott William Winters
Clark
Philip Williams
Head Custodian
Kevin Rushton
Courtroom Guard
George Plimpton
Psychologist
Jessica Morton
Bunker Hill Student
Richard Fitzpatrick
Timmy
Chris Britton
Executive #2
David Eisner
Executive #3
Bruce Hunter
NSA Agent
James Allodi
Security Guard
Michael Arthur
Reunion Guest (uncredited)
Christian Harmony
Student (uncredited)
Daniel Olsen
MIT Student (uncredited)