Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them.
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.
boston, massachusetts
mathematics
genius
male friendship
flashback
psychologist
janitor
dating
courtroom
group of friends
southie
thoughtful
college professor
philosophical
prodigy
math genius
inspirational
foster kid
fear of change
abused as a child
massachusetts institute of technology (mit)
math professor