Trivia: Robin Williams won his only Oscar for his performance as Dr. Sean Maguire in this film.
Trivia: Following Robin Williams' death, the bench from the Boston Public Garden he and Matt Damon sat on was decorated with love notes from fans.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
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Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Starring: Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver
Genres: Drama
Continuity mistake: At the university in the beginning, the blackboard on the wall changes position in every shot - once it's pushed up, next shot it's at the bottom. Several times. (00:04:10)
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Chosen answer: Will is not wasting his potential. Sean knows that Will has overcome many of his emotional difficulties and with his exceptional abilities, there will be many other job opportunities, regardless of where he lives. Sean believes it is far more important for Will to pursue a lasting relationship with a woman for the first time in his life.
raywest ★
Will had multiple job offers - someone of his intelligence could pick up any job he wanted hence he wasn't disappointed.