DVD

Good Will Hunting [videorecording] / Miramax Films ; produced by Lawrence Bender ; directed by Gus Van Sant ; written by Matt Damon & Ben Affleck.

Van Sant, Gus. (Added Author). Williams, Robin, 1952- (Added Author). Damon, Matt. (Added Author). Affleck, Ben, 1972- (Added Author). Skarsgård, Stellan. (Added Author). Driver, Minnie. (Added Author).

Summary:

"A young working-class genius is hauled back from the brink of self-destruction by a gifted counselor."--Provided by the publisher.

"A true motion picture phenomenon, this triumphant story was nominated for 9 Academy Awards--winning Oscars for Robin Williams and hot newcomers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The most brilliant mind at America's top university isn't a student...he's the kid who cleans the floors! Will Hunting (Damon) is a headstrong, working-class genius who's failing the lessons of life. After one too many run-ins with the law, Will's last chance is a psychology professor (Williams), who might be the only man who can reach him! With acclaimed performances from Academy Award nominee Minnie Driver and Ben Affleck--you'll find Good Will Hunting a powerful a unforgettable movie experience."--Container (Miramax ed.)

Record details

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: Montreal : Alliance Atlantis, [2002]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally released as a motion picture in 1997. DVD special features include: commentary by Gus Van Sant, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck; 12 deleted scenes; cast filmography/biography; production featurette; "Miss Misery" music video; behind-the-scenes footage; theatrical trailer; TV commercials.
Participant or Performer Note:	Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgard, Minnie Driver, Casey Affleck, Cole Hauser.
Target Audience Note:	Canadian Home Video rating: 14A.
System Details Note:	DVD, Dolby digital 5.1.
Language Note:	In English with optional French language track. Closed-captioned in English or French.
Awards Note:	1997 Winner Academy Award: Best Supporting Actor, Robin Williams ; Best Original Screenplay, Ben Affleck & Matt Damon. 1997 Academy award nominations: Best picture ; Best actor (Matt Damon) ; Best director (Gus Van Sant) ; Best supporting actress (Minnie Driver) ; Best editing ; Best original dramatic score ; Best original song.