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Good Will Hunting

Where:

Massachusetts

When:

The 1990s

For the first 20 years of his life, Will Hunting has called the shots. Now he's about to meet his match. — Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves a difficult graduate-level math problem, 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 will get treatment from therapist Sean Maguire.

Released in 1997 — 127 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English