The story follows (Matt Damon), a 20-year-old self-taught mathematical genius working as a janitor at MIT. Despite his brilliant mind, Will is a deeply troubled young man from South Boston who spends his nights drinking and getting into trouble with his loyal group of friends, including his best friend Chuckie Sullivan (Ben Affleck).
: The heart of the film is Will’s struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and attachment issues stemming from severe childhood abuse. His genius acts as a "shell" to protect himself from emotional vulnerability. Good Will Hunting(1997)
When Will is arrested after a street fight, (Stellan Skarsgård)—who discovered Will's talent after he solved a near-impossible math problem on a hallway chalkboard—strikes a deal to keep him out of jail. The conditions are that Will must study advanced mathematics with Lambeau and attend therapy sessions. After exhausting several therapists with his intellect and hostility, Will finally meets his match in Sean Maguire (Robin Williams), a community college professor who also hails from Southie. Key Themes The story follows (Matt Damon), a 20-year-old self-taught