One of the most unforgettable films of the 1990s celebrates its 15th anniversary with the Lionsgate Home Entertainment release of Good Will Hunting: 15th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray Disc and Digital Download on August 21st. The inspirational story of a headstrong, working-class genius and his psychologist took home two Academy Awards® in 1997 – Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Robin Williams; Best Original Screenplay for co-stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck – and was nominated for seven others, including a Best Actor nod for Damon and a Best Supporting Actress nod for Minnie Driver. Launching the careers of Damon (The Bourne Identity, Ocean’s Eleven) and Affleck (Shakespeare In Love, The Town), who co-wrote and starred in the film, the Blu-ray is loaded with special features including newly recorded retrospective interviews with cast and crew, a new interview with Damon looking back on his experience of making the film and much more.
Given “Two Big Thumbs Up” by Siskel & Ebert and hailed as “The Best Picture of the Year” by CBS-TV, the film also stars Stellan Skarsgård (The Avengers) and Casey Affleck (Ocean’s Eleven) and was directed by Academy Award® nominee Gus Van Sant (Best Achievement in Directing, Milk, 2008). Good Will Hunting: 15th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray Disc will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.99.
SYNOPSIS
A true motion picture phenomenon, this triumphant story was nominated for nine Academy Awards® – winning Oscars® for Robin Williams (Best Supporting Actor) and then newcomers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck (Best Original Screenplay). 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 Minnie Driver (Grosse Pointe Blank) and Ben Affleck – you’ll find Good Will Hunting a powerful and memorable movie experience!
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES*
NEW! “Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later”
NEW! “Matt Damon Remembers Good Will Hunting”
Audio commentary with director Gus Van Sant and actors/writers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
Deleted scenes with optional audio commentary
Academy Awards® Best Picture montage
Production featurette
“Miss Misery” music video
Behind-the-scenes footage
Theatrical trailer
The Era of Good Will Hunting
Cast and Crew Spotlight
Academy Awards®: A Winning Season
Life Goes On
