Good Will Hunting · written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck · 1997

At a faculty reception, Lambeau presents Will's abilities to technology recruiters.

Scene 74 of 127 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act two

Recruiter #1
Lambeau
Recruiter #2
Recruiter #3

Act oneAct two

Begins 1:20 into a 2:11 film

The story so farBefore scene 74

When MIT professor Gerald Lambeau discovers that janitor Will Hunting is a gifted mathematician, a court deal lets Will work with Lambeau and therapist Sean Maguire; Will must risk intimacy and choose a life beyond the defenses that have kept him safe.

Scenes 1–16
Will is a brilliant janitor, fiercely loyal to his South Boston friends and protected by routine.
Scenes 17–31
Lambeau's discovery and the court deal confront Will with an ability and a future he cannot keep hidden.
Scenes 32–46
Will enters therapy and the academic world while beginning a relationship with Skylar.
Scene 60
Chuckie tells Will he deserves to use his ability and that friendship means wanting more for him.
Just before
Scene 71
Will and Skylar sleep together; his playful Simon game hints at his fear of losing control.
Scene 72
Skylar joins Will's friends at the bar and finds a place in their lively group.
Scene 73
Chuckie speaks privately with Will and urges him not to settle for the life his friends expect.
Scene 74
This scene

74INT. FACULTY CLUB -- NIGHT

A cocktail party is underway. Professors mingle with representatives from high tech companies. Lambeau stands holding a drink and surrounded by several RECRUITERS. Apparently he's the star of the show.

RECRUITER #1

What I want to know, Gerry, is when we

get to meet this wonder-boy.

LAMBEAU

We're still working together, the boy's

a little rough.

RECRUITER #2

We've got our share of eccentric

geniuses at Tri-tech. We know how to

deal with that.

RECRUITER #3

I think we all do.

Laughter.

RECRUITER #1

If you're not exaggerating, Gerry--

LAMBEAU

Was I exaggerating in nineteen eighty-

four when I told you I'd win the Field's

medal within two years?

More laughter.

RECRUITER #1

In that case the boy could run shipping

for us, routing--

RECRUITER #2

You say he doesn't have a diploma, but

we'll--

RECRUITER #1

I don't need to see a driver's license.

I can think of three departments right

now that he could head up for us.

LAMBEAU

At ease, gentlemen. We're looking

carefully at all our options.

RECRUITER #3

All right, Gerry. Close to the vest.

(gives him his card)

Good luck with these vultures.

He walks off.

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