Connections
References
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
(TV Movie)
Chinatown (1974)
Wheel of Fortune (1983)
(TV Series)
Stand by Me (1986)
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Menace II Society (1993)
Chasing Amy (1997)
The job interview Will sends Chuckie on is for a company called Holden & McNeil. Ben Affleck's character in Chasing Amy was Holden McNeil.
The job interview Will sends Chuckie on is for a company called Holden & McNeil. Ben Affleck's character in Chasing Amy was Holden McNeil.
Referenced in
Full Scale
A scene reference in Jeff Crispi's counseling sessions,
A scene reference in Jeff Crispi's counseling sessions,
Siskel & Ebert: Lost in Space/The Spanish Prisoner/Mercury Rising/Kurt & Courtney/Character (1998)
(TV Episode)
Gene Siskel jokingly calls "Mercury Rising" (1998) a prequel to this movie.
Gene Siskel jokingly calls "Mercury Rising" (1998) a prequel to this movie.
The Taylor Predicament (1998)
Friends: The One with the Free Porn (1998)
(TV Episode)
rachel is humming a tune and asks what it is and chandler says it is the theme from good will humping
rachel is humming a tune and asks what it is and chandler says it is the theme from good will humping
Saturday Night Live: Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind (1998)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned on Morning Latte
Mentioned on Morning Latte
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place: Two Guys, a Girl and an Elective (1998)
(TV Episode)
Berg apologizes to Sharon for giving her "Good Will Hunting" on her birthday
Berg apologizes to Sharon for giving her "Good Will Hunting" on her birthday
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Good Will Haunting (1998)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
King of the Hill: Good Hill Hunting (1998)
(TV Episode)
Titular Reference.
Titular Reference.
Friends: The One with the Inappropriate Sister (1998)
(TV Episode)
Ross convinces Joey to write a movie script "like those Good Will Hunting guys".
Ross convinces Joey to write a movie script "like those Good Will Hunting guys".
'Psycho' Path (1999)
(Video)
Ausverkauft! (1999)
(Short)
V.I.P.: Good Val Hunting (1999)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Futurama: Mars University (1999)
(TV Episode)
Much of the episode parodies this movie. One scene in particular is spoofed: the part where Will gets a girl's number and holds it up to the window and shouts "How do you like dem apples?!" is re-enacted.
Much of the episode parodies this movie. One scene in particular is spoofed: the part where Will gets a girl's number and holds it up to the window and shouts "How do you like dem apples?!" is re-enacted.
Charmed: The Painted World (1999)
(TV Episode)
Phoebe refers to the applicants as Good Will Huntings.
Phoebe refers to the applicants as Good Will Huntings.
Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/Fiona Apple (2000)
(TV Episode)
Referenced during Mango skit
Referenced during Mango skit
Stepsister from Planet Weird (2000)
(TV Movie)
HBO First Look: The Making of 'The Mexican' (2001)
(TV Episode)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Holden McNeil: "You know that kid from Good Will Hunting and Armageddon?"
Holden McNeil: "You know that kid from Good Will Hunting and Armageddon?"
The Slim Shady Show (2001)
(Video)
A video cassette called Good Will Fronting was found, which is similar in name to the film Good Will Hunting (1997).
A video cassette called Good Will Fronting was found, which is similar in name to the film Good Will Hunting (1997).
Orange County (2002)
The Mangler 2 (2002)
(Video)
A character suggests a porn title of Good Will Humping
A character suggests a porn title of Good Will Humping
Undercover Brother (2002)
An Evening with Kevin Smith (2002)
(Video)
Yes, Dear: Good Squirrel Hunting (2003)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Good Will Hunter (2003)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Patton Oswalt: No Reason to Complain (2004)
(TV Movie)
The Girl Next Door (2004)
Shows montage of Matthew doing math problems, with same song and editing technique as in Good Will Hunting's equation solving sequence with Matt Damon.
Shows montage of Matthew doing math problems, with same song and editing technique as in Good Will Hunting's equation solving sequence with Matt Damon.
Jersey Girl (2004)
Video case is shown in a video store.
Video case is shown in a video store.
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Which Came First?/Substitute Teacher (2004)
(TV Episode)
Nergal Jr., when turned into Ms. Butterbean, shoves several apples into Sperg's mouth and says to him, "How do you like them apples?"
Nergal Jr., when turned into Ms. Butterbean, shoves several apples into Sperg's mouth and says to him, "How do you like them apples?"
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri (2004)
(TV Movie)
Mentioned by 'Barbara Walters'
Mentioned by 'Barbara Walters'
Family Guy: Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High (2005)
(TV Episode)
In a Flashback Ben Affleck argues with Matt Damon because Ben Affleck wants writing credit for Good Will Hunting when Ben Affleck hasn't contributed to the script at all.
In a Flashback Ben Affleck argues with Matt Damon because Ben Affleck wants writing credit for Good Will Hunting when Ben Affleck hasn't contributed to the script at all.
Standing Still (2005)
Referenced in dialogue.
Referenced in dialogue.
Veronica Mars: Driver Ed (2005)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Veronica
mentioned by Veronica
Duck Dodgers: Good Duck Hunting/Consumption Overruled (2005)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Stacked: Goodwizzle Hunting (2005)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
The Office: Boys and Girls (2006)
(TV Episode)
Michael's line
Michael's line
Nowhere Fast (2006)
Ben jokes that he has to "see about a girl"
Ben jokes that he has to "see about a girl"
Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (2006)
(TV Movie)
"Ben Affleck has an Oscar. I shit you not."
"Ben Affleck has an Oscar. I shit you not."
Numb3rs: Hardball (2006)
(TV Episode)
Kittner compares Charlie to Good Will Hunting.
Kittner compares Charlie to Good Will Hunting.
Family Guy: Chick Cancer (2006)
(TV Episode)
the "It's not your fault" scene is recreated
the "It's not your fault" scene is recreated
The Holiday (2006)
Seen on the shelf in the DVD store
Seen on the shelf in the DVD store
Saturday Night Live: Peyton Manning/Carrie Underwood (2007)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Ibrahim (2007)
Similar scenes with young man solving older man's math puzzles.
Similar scenes with young man solving older man's math puzzles.
Supernatural: Hollywood Babylon (2007)
(TV Episode)
Dean says he sees Matt Damon to which Sam responds "Matt Damon" picked up a broom and started cleaning in which Dean replies he is probably researching a role.
Dean says he sees Matt Damon to which Sam responds "Matt Damon" picked up a broom and started cleaning in which Dean replies he is probably researching a role.
Step Brothers (2008)
When Dale tells his therapist about his life, he tries to pass off the plot of Good Will Hunting as his life story.
When Dale tells his therapist about his life, he tries to pass off the plot of Good Will Hunting as his life story.
Entourage: Return to Queens Blvd (2008)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Mrs. Chase
Mentioned by Mrs. Chase
At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in a review of Milk as another movie on which Gus van Sant has worked.
Mentioned in a review of Milk as another movie on which Gus van Sant has worked.
Psych: An Evening with Mr. Yang (2009)
(TV Episode)
Shawn mentions his "Will Hunting action" to Gus. Also, at the end, Madeleine says "time to go see about a girl" and Shawn replies "How do you like them apples." These are both lines from Good Will Hunting.
Shawn mentions his "Will Hunting action" to Gus. Also, at the end, Madeleine says "time to go see about a girl" and Shawn replies "How do you like them apples." These are both lines from Good Will Hunting.
Family Guy: Family Gay (2009)
(TV Episode)
Peter talks about how he was Matt Damon's neck, saying in the flashback "Are you going to play a hard dude with gift for mathematics again?"
Peter talks about how he was Matt Damon's neck, saying in the flashback "Are you going to play a hard dude with gift for mathematics again?"
SGU Stargate Universe: Time (2009)
(TV Episode)
One of Eli's five desert island movies
One of Eli's five desert island movies
Wheel of Fortune: Boston's Got Game! 3 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Title used as puzzle
Title used as puzzle
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction (2009)
(TV Special)
Robin mentions a pornographic parody of the film
Robin mentions a pornographic parody of the film
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Gang Reignites the Rivalry (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Daylight and Magic Don't Mix (2010)
The first shot of the second scene features a shot very similar to one in Gus Van Sant's "Good Will Hunting." Director Joel Marsh included the shot as an homage to one of his favorite directors.
The first shot of the second scene features a shot very similar to one in Gus Van Sant's "Good Will Hunting." Director Joel Marsh included the shot as an homage to one of his favorite directors.
Cougar Town: Rhino Skin (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jules says Jeff is 'Good Will Hunting Smart'-
Jules says Jeff is 'Good Will Hunting Smart'-
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 3 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $50,000 question
Subject of a $50,000 question
The Nostalgia Critic: Flubber (2010)
(TV Episode)
referenced by name
referenced by name
Brief Film Reviews: My DVD/Blu-Ray Collection (2010)
(TV Episode)
DVD cover shown.
DVD cover shown.
Richard Roeper & the Movies: It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
(TV Episode)
Roeper says Robin Williams won the Best Actor for his performance
Roeper says Robin Williams won the Best Actor for his performance
Cougar Town: Keeping Me Alive (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Death and Taxes (2011)
(Short)
Imagery from the film appears in this short
Imagery from the film appears in this short
Brows Held High: Gerry (2011)
(TV Episode)
another film by Gus Van Sant
another film by Gus Van Sant
Horrible Bosses (2011)
Mentioned by name after riffing on "how do you like them apples" line
Mentioned by name after riffing on "how do you like them apples" line
Conan: The One Where Conan Does That Thing (2011)
(TV Episode)
Conan mentions several Ben Affleck moves during the Conologue
Conan mentions several Ben Affleck moves during the Conologue
Suits: Tricks of the Trade (2011)
(TV Episode)
Rachel to Mike - "I can do math too Good Will Hunting."
Rachel to Mike - "I can do math too Good Will Hunting."
Special Collector's Edition: Casino Royale (2011)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of September/October
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of September/October
Psych: In for a Penny... (2011)
(TV Episode)
Gus says that Shawn has "matched up 'The Town' with 'Good Will Hunting.'"
Gus says that Shawn has "matched up 'The Town' with 'Good Will Hunting.'"
Conan: We Need the Funk, If It's Not Too Much Trouble Would Like to Have That Funk (2012)
(TV Episode)
James Sinclair St. Wallins calls this his favorite Matt Damon movie
James Sinclair St. Wallins calls this his favorite Matt Damon movie
The Nostalgia Critic: Patch Adams (2012)
(TV Episode)
another Robin Williams movie with a contrived message
another Robin Williams movie with a contrived message
Bones: The Past in the Present (2012)
(TV Episode)
listed as one of Pelant's Pay Per View movies
listed as one of Pelant's Pay Per View movies
Family Guy: Viewer Mail #2 (2012)
(TV Episode)
serious bearded Robin Williams says his wife is dead
serious bearded Robin Williams says his wife is dead
Wilfred: Progress (2012)
(TV Episode)
After Dr. Eddy says "it's not your fault" for the third time, Ryan says "Wait. That's from Good Will Hunting." Ryan looks around and then at Dr. Eddy and says, "Holy shit! Your Robin Willi..." Before Dr. Eddy cuts him off.
After Dr. Eddy says "it's not your fault" for the third time, Ryan says "Wait. That's from Good Will Hunting." Ryan looks around and then at Dr. Eddy and says, "Holy shit! Your Robin Willi..." Before Dr. Eddy cuts him off.
Brows Held High: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (2012)
(TV Episode)
says this film and Gerry do not properly represent Van Sant's style.
says this film and Gerry do not properly represent Van Sant's style.
The Newsroom: Bullies (2012)
(TV Episode)
Will mentions the film title to a psychiatrist.
Will mentions the film title to a psychiatrist.
Futurama: Free Will Hunting (2012)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.14 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Ben Affleck won an Oscar for writing the film
Jay mentions that Ben Affleck won an Oscar for writing the film
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Gang Gets Analyzed (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.54 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Matt Damon says he first met Bill Clinton after he screened the film at Camp David
Matt Damon says he first met Bill Clinton after he screened the film at Camp David
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.71 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Ben Affleck won an Oscar for the film
Jay mentions that Ben Affleck won an Oscar for the film
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Keep Calm and Flutter On (2013)
(TV Episode)
Discord at one point says, "Do you like carrots, Angel? I'm playing your owner for a fool! How do you like them carrots?"
Discord at one point says, "Do you like carrots, Angel? I'm playing your owner for a fool! How do you like them carrots?"
Features
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Featured in
The Making of 'Good Will Hunting' (1997)
(Video)
includes clips
includes clips
If We Picked the Winners (1998)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown for all the major Oscar nominees.
Clips are shown for all the major Oscar nominees.
The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1998)
(TV Special)
clips
clips
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Academy of Robots' Choice Awards Special (1998)
(TV Movie)
features clips from this film
features clips from this film
The 70th Annual Academy Awards (1998)
(TV Special)
Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999)
(Video)
Features snippets from this film.
Features snippets from this film.
Boston Red Sox: 100 Years of Baseball History (2001)
(Video)
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003)
(TV Special)
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010)
(TV Special)
References to Matt Damon writing this film
References to Matt Damon writing this film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.76 (2011)
(TV Episode)
a clip is shown in a montage of Ben Affleck films
a clip is shown in a montage of Ben Affleck films
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.103 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown in montage of Matt Damon films
Clip shown in montage of Matt Damon films
Hollywood's Top Ten: Movie Speeches (2011)
(TV Episode)
Honorable mention
Honorable mention
Spoofed in
Good Dick Hunting (1998)
(Video)
this is the porn remake of the 1997 film
this is the porn remake of the 1997 film
Rushmore (1998)
NewsRadio: Boston (1998)
(TV Episode)
Lisa talks with a Boston accent, at one point says, "Matthew, do you like apples?" smacks popcorn out of Matthew's hand, "You spilled your popcorn. How do you like them apples?"
Lisa talks with a Boston accent, at one point says, "Matthew, do you like apples?" smacks popcorn out of Matthew's hand, "You spilled your popcorn. How do you like them apples?"
The Breaks (1999)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Jay and Silent Bob gate crash the set of 'Good Will Hunting 2: Hunting Season' where the famous bar scene from GWH is being practically re-enacted
Jay and Silent Bob gate crash the set of 'Good Will Hunting 2: Hunting Season' where the famous bar scene from GWH is being practically re-enacted
The Guru (2002)
good will humping scene
good will humping scene
Family Guy: Saving Private Brian (2006)
(TV Episode)
Shows scene from movie where Skylar and Wil meet for coffee.
Shows scene from movie where Skylar and Wil meet for coffee.
Community: English as a Second Language (2010)
(TV Episode)
Troy's plotline in this episode spoofs that of "Good Will Hunting"; he shows a particular skill at plumbing and fixing pipes and is encouraged by Abed (spoofing Ben Affleck) and the janitorial staff (spoofing Stellan Skarsgaard playing Gerry) to pursue it.
Troy's plotline in this episode spoofs that of "Good Will Hunting"; he shows a particular skill at plumbing and fixing pipes and is encouraged by Abed (spoofing Ben Affleck) and the janitorial staff (spoofing Stellan Skarsgaard playing Gerry) to pursue it.
American Dad!: 100 A.D: Part One (2010)
(TV Episode)
"Who solved my theorem?" (2+2=4)
"Who solved my theorem?" (2+2=4)
