Good Will Hunting (1997)
A brilliant but troubled young man finds his way with the help of a compassionate therapist.
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.
How intense is Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Good Will Hunting feels like
- Tone
- intimateheartwarmingmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Good Will Hunting
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Is Good Will Hunting for you?
Is Good Will Hunting scary?
No. Good Will Hunting is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Good Will Hunting gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Good Will Hunting sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Good Will Hunting OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream Good Will Hunting?
Good Will Hunting is streaming on Paramount+ and MGM+.
Does Good Will Hunting have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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