Directed by:
Gus Van Sant
Written by:
Matt Damon
Ben Affleck
Genre:
Drama | Romance
Runtime:
126 mins
Plot:
Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life.
Release Date:
December 5, 1997
Reception:
Cast:
Matt Damon
Robin Williams
Ben Affleck
Stellan Skarsgård
Minnie Driver
Casey Affleck
Cole Hauser
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Robin Williams
- Best Original Screenplay | Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Lawrence Bender
- Best Achievement in Directing | Gus Van Sant
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Matt Damon
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Minnie Driver
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Pietro Scalia
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Dramatic Score | Danny Elfman
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Song | Elliott Smith, “Miss Misery“
Wins
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actor – Drama | Matt Damon
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Robin Williams
Wins
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Robin Williams
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Matt Damon
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Minnie Driver
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film | Pietro Scalia
Nominations
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Gus Van Sant
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Lawrence Bender
Nominations
- Best Original Screenplay | Matt Damon, Ben Affleck