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Good Will Hunting
A warm, talky drama that earns its tears through sharp wit and slow-burning emotional honesty.
About 1997 film by Gus Van Sant
Genres drama, romance, coming-of-age
Directed by Gus Van Sant
Written by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Casey Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, Minnie Driver, Cole Hauser, Harmony Korine
Music Danny Elfman, Elliott Smith
Runtime 126 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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