170 million dollars. That’s roughly how much Matt Damon is worth in 2025. That sure is a huge amount. But for an actor with his range and resume, $170 million feels like it’s barely compensating the guy. After all, he’s been a Hollywood mainstay for almost four decades.

Then again, Matt Damon isn’t one of those flashy, obnoxious types. His private life remains private. Likewise, whatever demands publicity becomes public. He looks after his own. And he has every means available to help him make it all happen. Why? Well, Matt Damon is a true multi-millionaire, of course—in every sense of the term.

But the Massachusetts-born-and-raised wasn’t so lucky during his early days in showbiz. And Good Will Hunting presents one of the best examples of the tricky economics that actors like Matt Damon must tackle to get over in Hollywood.

Good Will Hunting’s $600K screenplay...