Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's acclaimed Good Will Hunting took inspiration from other stories related to therapy for the film.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Win Best Original Screenplay for "Good Will Hunting" | 70th Academy Awards (1997)
Good Will Hunting has received tremendous acclaim from audiences and critics alike for its emotional depth. Starring Matt Damon and Robin Williams, the film touched on the topic of mental health and earned Damon and Ben Affleck an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
But one would be surprised to learn about one particular detail in the film, which enhances it as a cinematic masterpiece.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck join PEOPLE to chat about everything, including their film careers. At one point, the former became candid about the making of Good Will Hunting (1997), which received critical and commercial acclaim for its themes.
