1997
Will Hunting, a self-taught genius working as an MIT janitor, is arrested for assault, leading Professor Lambeau to offer him a deal: avoid jail by working on math and attending therapy. Will resists therapy until he meets Sean Maguire, who challenges him to confront his past, while he simultaneously falls in love with Skylar and grapples with Lambeau's career expectations. As Will navigates these relationships, he struggles with loyalty to his friends and the pressure to pursue a prestigious mathematical career. Ultimately, Will rejects job offers and leaves Boston to reunite with Skylar in California, choosing his own path and embracing vulnerability and love.
Save the Cat beat sheet
GOOD WILL HUNTING follows Will, a brilliant but troubled janitor at MIT, whose hidden genius is uncovered and guided by a pair of mentors.
Open full beat sheetWill Hunting is listed as Protagonist. 20-year-old genius janitor from South Boston with a troubled past. In the parsed data, Will Hunting is connected to 62 scenes, 151 dialogue lines, 152 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
62 scenes / 151 dialogue linesChuckie Sullivan is listed as Friend. 20-year-old, loud, boisterous, born entertainer, Will's best friend. In the parsed data, Chuckie Sullivan is connected to 28 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
28 scenes / 16 dialogue linesProfessor Gerald Lambeau is listed as Mentor. 52-year-old M.I.T. professor of Combinatorial Mathematics. In the parsed data, Professor Gerald Lambeau is connected to 27 scenes, 60 dialogue lines, 61 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
27 scenes / 60 dialogue linesSkylar is listed as Love Interest. Harvard student, wealthy, planning to attend medical school in California. In the parsed data, Skylar is connected to 21 scenes, 55 dialogue lines, 56 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
21 scenes / 55 dialogue linesSean Maguire is listed as Therapist. 52-year-old psychology professor and therapist, widower, from South Boston. In the parsed data, Sean Maguire is connected to 20 scenes, 98 dialogue lines, 100 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
20 scenes / 98 dialogue linesMorgan O'Mally is listed as Friend. 19-year-old, wiry, anxious member of Will's friend group. In the parsed data, Morgan O'Mally is connected to 18 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.
18 scenes / 5 dialogue linesBilly McBride is listed as Friend. 22-year-old, heavy, quiet member of Will's friend group. In the parsed data, Billy McBride is connected to 16 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.
16 scenes / 2 dialogue linesTom is listed as Assistant. Professor Lambeau's assistant. In the parsed data, Tom is connected to 14 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
14 scenes / 13 dialogue linesHenry Lipkin is listed as Therapist. Psychologist recommended by Lambeau. In the parsed data, Henry Lipkin is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 23.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJudge Malone is listed as Judge. Presiding judge over Will's court cases. In the parsed data, Judge Malone is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 19.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesWill, Chuckie, Morgan, and Billy hang out at a bar while Chuckie tells a story about his cousin Mikey and a cat.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideProfessor Lambeau challenges his students to solve a complex theorem on the hallway chalkboard.
Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomThe group plays in batting cages and drinks beer.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideSean Maguire sits alone on a roof, looking troubled.
Sean MaguireLambeau is approached by a student asking about the theorem solution.
Professor Gerald LambeauThe group hangs out in the bleachers and discusses a girl and Bobby Champa.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideLambeau discovers the theorem has been solved.
Professor Gerald LambeauThe group eats fast food and argues about the order.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideWill initiates a fight with Bobby Champa.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideSean drinks alone on his roof.
Sean MaguireWill leaves the courthouse after his hearing.
Will Hunting, Chuckie SullivanLambeau addresses the crowd about the mystery mathematician.
Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomLambeau catches Will solving a problem on the board.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomThe group goes to a Harvard bar.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBride, SkylarChuckie attempts to pick up Harvard students, leading to a confrontation with Clark, which Will resolves by humiliating Clark with his intellect.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Skylar, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideSkylar approaches Will and gives him her phone number.
Will Hunting, Skylar, Morgan O'MallyWill humiliates Clark through the window of a neighboring bar.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideLambeau tracks down Will's employment information.
Professor Gerald LambeauWill represents himself in court, citing historical precedents.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald Lambeau, Judge MaloneWill calls Skylar from jail.
Will Hunting, SkylarLambeau offers Will a deal to avoid jail.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald LambeauWill tells his friends about his deal.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideWill antagonizes the psychologist, Henry Lipkin.
Will Hunting, Henry LipkinWill solves a math problem for Lambeau.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomWill and Lambeau work on a math proof together, then Lambeau informs Will about upcoming hypnosis sessions.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomWill undergoes a hypnosis session that goes poorly.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomThe hypnosis session reveals childhood trauma before Will disrupts the session.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomSean Maguire lectures his class and is interrupted by Lambeau.
Sean Maguire, Professor Gerald LambeauWill and Skylar go on their first date.
Will Hunting, SkylarWill and Skylar talk about their futures and Will attempts a magic trick.
Will Hunting, SkylarLambeau and Sean discuss their past and Lambeau asks for help with Will.
Sean Maguire, Professor Gerald LambeauWill and Skylar share a cheeseburger and their first kiss.
Will Hunting, SkylarWill meets Sean for the first time; the session is tense.
Will Hunting, Sean Maguire, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomWill and Skylar talk about Will's family.
Will Hunting, SkylarWill and Skylar discuss Will's brothers and his living situation.
Will Hunting, SkylarSean sits alone in his cluttered apartment, drinking and thinking.
Sean MaguireWill visits Sean, who seems calmer than before.
Will Hunting, Sean MaguireSean confronts Will about his lack of real-world experience.
Will Hunting, Sean MaguireWill and Chuckie work at a construction site.
Will Hunting, Chuckie SullivanWill and his friends hang out in the rain; Will attempts to call Skylar.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideWill sits in silence during his therapy session with Sean.
Will Hunting, Sean MaguireLambeau and Sean discuss Will's silence.
Sean Maguire, Professor Gerald LambeauChuckie drops Will off.
Will Hunting, Chuckie SullivanChuckie picks Will up for work.
Will Hunting, Chuckie SullivanWill and Chuckie work.
Will Hunting, Chuckie SullivanWill and his friends drink at a local bar.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideWill and Lambeau collaborate on math problems.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald LambeauWill and Sean have a breakthrough conversation.
Will Hunting, Sean MaguireWill visits Skylar to apologize.
Will Hunting, SkylarWill works on Skylar's lab assignment.
Will HuntingWill delivers the completed lab to Skylar.
Will Hunting, SkylarWill and Sean discuss Sean's past and his wife.
Will Hunting, Sean MaguireWill presents a mathematical proof to Lambeau and his colleagues.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomWill and Skylar discuss their relationship and meeting his friends.
Will Hunting, SkylarWill and Skylar join Will's friends at a bar where they share stories and jokes.
Will Hunting, Skylar, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideThe group leaves the bar and Will arranges to take Chuckie's car to drop Skylar off.
Will Hunting, Skylar, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideLambeau discusses Will with recruiters at a cocktail party.
Professor Gerald LambeauSean and Lambeau meet to discuss Will's future.
Sean Maguire, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomChuckie impersonates Will at a job interview with Tri-tech executives.
Chuckie SullivanWill and Skylar discuss their futures and Will's unique intellectual abilities.
Will Hunting, SkylarSkylar visits Chuckie to ask about Will.
Skylar, Chuckie SullivanChuckie and Skylar walk and talk about Will's behavior.
Skylar, Chuckie SullivanSkylar visits Chuckie to talk about Will's lies and behavior.
Chuckie Sullivan, SkylarWill and Lambeau argue over a proof and Will's missed meetings.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomSkylar asks Will to go to California; they have a volatile argument.
Will Hunting, SkylarWill interviews with NSA agents.
Will HuntingWill hangs out with his friends while Morgan watches a movie.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideWill calls Skylar before she leaves.
Will Hunting, SkylarWill and Sean discuss the NSA job and Will's life choices.
Will Hunting, Sean Maguire, Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomWill vents his rage by destroying a wall.
Will Hunting, Chuckie SullivanLambeau lies to cover for Will's absence.
Professor Gerald Lambeau, TomWill and Chuckie drink after work; Will reveals Skylar is gone.
Will Hunting, Chuckie SullivanLambeau and Sean argue about Will's future and their own pasts.
Professor Gerald Lambeau, Sean MaguireWill enters the office, Lambeau leaves, and Will and Sean discuss Will's past.
Will Hunting, Sean Maguire, Professor Gerald LambeauWill arrives at Tri-Tech for a job position.
Will Hunting, TomWill's friends surprise him with a car for his 21st birthday.
Will Hunting, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideWill and Sean say goodbye as Will prepares to leave.
Will Hunting, Sean MaguireWill and Lambeau have a final, amicable interaction.
Will Hunting, Professor Gerald LambeauSean and Lambeau reconcile.
Sean Maguire, Professor Gerald LambeauWill leaves a note for Sean and drives away to find Skylar.
Will Hunting, Sean Maguire, Chuckie Sullivan, Morgan O'Mally, Billy McBrideSo if I asked you about art you could give me the skinny on every art book ever written... Michelangelo? You know a lot about him I bet. Life's work, criticisms, political aspirations. But you couldn't tell me what it smells like in the Sistine Chapel. You've never stood there and looked up at that beautiful ceiling. And if I asked you about women I'm sure you could give me a syllabus of your personal favorites, and maybe you've been laid a few times too. But you couldn't tell me how it feels to wake up next to a woman and be truly happy. If I asked you about war you could refer me to a bevy of fictional and non-fictional material, but you've never been in one. You've never held your best friend's head in your lap and watched him draw his last breath, looking to you for help. And if I asked you about love I'd get a sonnet, but you've never looked at a woman and been truly vulnerable. Known that someone could kill you with a look. That someone could rescue you from grief. That God had put an angel on Earth just for you. And you wouldn't know how it felt to be her angel. To have the love be there for her forever. Through anything, through cancer. You wouldn't know about sleeping sitting up in a hospital room for two months holding her hand and not leaving because the doctors could see in your eyes that the term "visiting hours" didn't apply to you. And you wouldn't know about real loss, because that only occurs when you lose something you love more than yourself, and you've never dared to love anything that much. I look at you and I don't see an intelligent confident man, I don't see a peer, and I don't see my equal. I see a boy. Nobody could possibly understand you, right Will? Yet you presume to know so much about me because of a painting you saw. You must know everything about me. You're an orphan, right?
You know, I was on this plane once. And I'm sittin' there and the captain comes on and is like "we'll be cruising at 35,000 feet," and does his thing, then he puts the mike down but forgets to turn it off. Then he says "man, all I want right now is a blow-job and a cup of coffee." So the stewardess goes runnin' up towards the cock-pit to tell him the mike's still on, and this guy in the back of the plane goes "don't forget the coffee!"
It would appear we got that proof in under the wire after all. It's not how hard you look at things, young man, it's the way you look at them. If you take aim before you fire, you will find the most difficult problems become, quite literally, child's play.
I don't know, it was just kind of the boring suburban thing. Private school, Harvard, and now Med. School. I actually figured out that at the end of it, my brain will be worth a quarter of a million dollars. I shouldn't have told you that...
Plus, it's like, five to two Morgan ends up marryin' her. There's only so many times you can bang your friend's future wife...
I know what I'm doing. She's different from the other girls I met. We have a really good time. She's smart, beautiful, fun...
Did you buy all these books retail, or do you send away for like a "shrink kit" that comes with all these volumes included?
You people baffle me. You spend all this money on beautiful, fancy books-- and they're the wrong fuckin' books.
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