Good Will Hunting (1997) - Parents Guide Movie Rating

Good Will Hunting
MPA: R BBFC: 15 Maturity Rating 16+
MPAA Reason
Rated R for strong language, including some sex-related dialogue.
BBFC Reason
Contains strong language and violence

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Sex & Nudity

mild

A number of times characters talk about blowjobs and masturbating. A couple of scenes in a bedroom, but no sex or nudity though.

Violence & Gore

mild

A fight; several punches are thrown, mostly to faces. A supposed former bully is attacked; blood briefly smears on his face. Photos of a man's bruised and cut-up body are briefly shown. Sean grabs Will by throat and threatens him. Will pushes Skylar against the wall and repeatedly punches the wall itself.

Profanity

severe

Extreme very frequent strong language, 154 uses of the f bomb in which mostly used by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon most is general talk and some is used in anger, 27 uses of "shit", 15 uses of "ass" (1 used crudely), 6 uses of "bitch", 5 of "Christ", 4 uses of "Jesus", 3 uses of "dick", "piss", and "prick", 2 uses of "asshole", 2 uses of "damn", "son of a bitch", "pussy", "Goddamn", and "hell". The movie could be easily PG-13 even PG if weren't for the excesive amounts of language.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

mild

Men drink beer from cans wrapped in paper bags watching a kid's baseball game. The main character who is a young man smokes in many scenes. A few scenes in bars and restaurants where people are drinking. The main character, a young man, drinks beer many times even though he is under 21 years old. An older man is shown drinking liquor alone, and it is implied he does so often. Several scenes with smoking and drinking.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

mild

Emotionally intense at times A man pummels another in a fight. Abuse is an underlying topic in the film. Some potentially intense arguments. In a very strong scene, Sean has a deep talk with Will, and comforts Will into knowing that the abuse Will went through wasn't his fault and that there was nothing he could do to stop it. Will breaks down and hugs Sean tightly apologizing profusely. People with experience with abuse may find this scene very emotional and cry.