Prime Video Streams Good Will Hunting
Matt Damon's 1997 breakthrough film Good Will Hunting becomes available to stream on Prime Video starting November 1, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Comedy
Prime Video begins streaming Good Will Hunting on November 1, 2026, as renewed interest in Matt Damon's earlier work follows his performance in The Odyssey. The film, directed by Gus Van Sant, marked Damon's breakthrough role and earned him his first Oscar.
Why it matters
The streaming debut gives American subscribers easy access to a film that has held strong critical and audience reception nearly three decades after its release. It also highlights how recent high-profile roles can renew interest in a performer's back catalog.
Rotten Tomatoes data shows a 97% Certified Fresh critic rating and 94% audience score for the film, which grossed more than twenty times its $10 million budget. The stub does not indicate current streaming viewership figures for the Prime Video debut.
The players
Matt Damon
Actor and co-writer of Good Will Hunting, whose performance earned him his first Oscar nomination and marked his breakthrough, and who recently drew renewed attention for his role in The Odyssey.
Gus Van Sant
Director of Good Will Hunting, nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards for the film.
Prime Video
Amazon's streaming service, which is making Good Will Hunting available to subscribers beginning November 1, 2026.
The details
Good Will Hunting, written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck and directed by Gus Van Sant, is a 126-minute film about a janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology whose gifts for mathematics lead to a turning point in his life. Damon and Affleck won Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards, while Robin Williams took Best Supporting Actor at the 70th ceremony.
Timeline
December 5, 1997: Good Will Hunting opens in theaters.
November 1, 2026: The film begins streaming on Prime Video.
Industry Dynamics
The film's streaming debut reflects the ongoing competition among platforms like Prime Video to license established titles that attract subscribers. Its strong critical standing and commercial return relative to budget make it a recognizable catalog asset in that environment.
Subscribers to Prime Video can watch Good Will Hunting beginning November 1, 2026, without a separate rental or purchase. The film's 126-minute runtime makes it a single-evening viewing option for those who want to revisit or discover it.
The takeaway
Good Will Hunting's arrival on Prime Video shows how a film from nearly thirty years ago can remain accessible and relevant to new audiences. Viewers interested in the film's writing and performances can now watch it alongside current releases.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
