A brilliant but troubled young man finds his way with the help of a compassionate therapist.
Intimate and melancholy, with dry wit. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on Apple TV+, Paramount+, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free) and YouTube (free).
Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and some violence.
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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.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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