Free Willy
- Family
- Adventure
- Drama
When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.
Free Willy is a 1993 family adventure drama about a troubled orphan boy named Jesse who forms an unlikely bond with Willy, a captive orca whale at a theme park. When the park's greedy owner threatens to exploit the whale for profit, Jesse and a compassionate trainer must work together to save him. This heartwarming classic has been a beloved staple of family cinema for three decades.
When does Free Willy come out?
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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Jason James RichterJesse
KeikoWilly
Lori PettyRae Lindley
August SchellenbergRandolph Johnson
Michael MadsenGlen Greenwood
Jayne AtkinsonAnnie Greenwood
Michael IronsideDial
Richard RiehleWade
Mykelti WilliamsonDwight Mercer
Michael BacallPerry
Danielle HarrisGwenie- Isaiah MaloneVector
- Betsy TollPasserby #1
- Rob SamplePasserby #2
- Merrilyn JonesPasserby #3
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Related & spin-offs
Other titles fans of Free Willy tend to follow.
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The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the TinysaurusesConfirmed2005
Buzz around Free Willy
Recent reports and rumors specifically about this title.
- Confirmed8 days agoFree Willy
Warner Bros. and AGBO tap Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett to write screenplay for Free Willy reimagining.
Deadline - Reported8 days agoFree Willy
Warner Bros. and AGBO are developing a remake of 'Free Willy' with writers Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett.
worldofreel - Confirmed9 days agoFree Willy
Warner Bros. is developing a reboot of the 1993 film 'Free Willy' with producers Anthony and Joe Russo's AGBO. Screenwriters Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett have been hired to write the screenplay.
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Free Willy — frequently asked
When was Free Willy released?
Free Willy was released on July 16, 1993.
What is Free Willy about?
The film follows Jesse, a foster child who bonds with Willy, an orca whale held captive at a theme park. Together with whale trainer Rae Lindley, they must protect Willy from the park owner's plans to exploit the whale for money.
What genre is Free Willy?
Free Willy is a family adventure drama that combines heartfelt emotion with themes of friendship and conservation.
Where can I watch Free Willy?
As a 1993 theatrical release, Free Willy is available on various streaming platforms, rental services, and physical media. Availability varies by region and streaming service.
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