---
title: "Matt & Ben"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/matt-ben-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 890557
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 61
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Matt & Ben (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/matt-ben-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Matt & Ben is a 2004 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 1 minute. The story focuses on the beginnings of two young men who became famous for their big budget successes, flops, and tabloid coverage regarding their romances and Project Greenlight.

The narrative centers on the time in 1996 when the pair worked in a run-down apartment in Somerville, Massachusetts, to write the script that eventually became Good Will Hunting. It is described as a hilarious and scathing play that examines how Hollywood has glamorized and publicized their history.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover the origins of two young dreamers writing the script that became Good Will Hunting."

### Why Watch
- Explores the pivotal moment behind the creation of Good Will Hunting
- Offers a scathing and hilarious look at Hollywood glamour
- Provides insight into the early lives of two famous men

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film's runtime is quite short at only one hour and one minute
- Tone & Suitability: This comedy is a hilarious and scathing play-based story with a runtime of approximately one hour.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #scathing-comedy, #hilarious-play, #hollywood-origins, #biographical-comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mindy Kaling** as *Ben*
- **Brenda Withers** as *Matt*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 1 minute.

### Q: What is the genre of Matt & Ben?
The movie is categorized as a comedy.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
The film offers a hilarious and scathing look at the origins of two famous men and their connection to the script for Good Will Hunting.

### Q: What is the setting of the story?
The story begins in 1996 in a run-down apartment in Somerville, Massachusetts.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Matt & Ben — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/890557)
- [Matt & Ben (2004) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/890557-matt-ben)
- [Matt & Ben (2004) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/matt-ben/zbuWazqtiVO7LB8tPQp5B5/credits/)
- [‎Matt & Ben (2004) • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/film/matt-ben/details/)
- [Cillian Murphy To Star In, Produce Steve For Netlix & His Big Things Films - Deadline](https://deadline.com/2024/02/cillian-murphy-cast-producing-netflix-steve-big-things-films-1235819095/)
- [Matt Damon - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000354/)

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