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Good Will Hunting (1997)

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Good Will Hunting (1997)

Overview

Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-level math problems, 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 gets court-ordered therapy. Eventually, therapist Dr. Sean Maguire helps Will confront the demons that are holding him back.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
8.3

Overview

Headstrong yet aimless, Will Hunting has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he secretly solves highly difficult graduate-level math problems, 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 gets court-ordered therapy. Eventually, therapist Dr. Sean Maguire helps Will confront the demons that are holding him back.


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

The film's central focus is on individual psychological growth and the pursuit of personal fulfillment through self-discovery and choice, rather than promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change, leading to a neutral rating.

The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, with no explicit DEI-driven casting decisions. Its narrative centers on the personal journeys of its white male protagonists, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively without incorporating explicit DEI critiques or themes as central to the story.

Secondary

Good Will Hunting's narrative is entirely focused on the personal and romantic relationships of its heterosexual characters. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or discussions, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.

Good Will Hunting does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The story centers on a young genius grappling with trauma and self-discovery, with no narrative elements pertaining to transsexual identity, resulting in a portrayal rating of N/A.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Good Will Hunting is an original screenplay, not an adaptation or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior canon or historical baseline against which to assess a gender swap.

Good Will Hunting is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race established for any character to be altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.3
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8.2

Critic Ratings

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9.7
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7.1

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