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Free Willy

Free Willy

Free Willy
1993 1h 52m6.2

Free Willy

“How far would you go for a friend?”

FamilyAdventureDrama
6.2

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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.

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DirectorSimon Wincer
ScreenplayCorey Blechman, Keith Walker
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 16, 1993
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 52m
Budget$20M
Revenue$154M
Profit+$134M
Rating⭐ 6.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.1 / 10
Votes1,952
GenresFamily, Adventure, Drama
StudioDonner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
CollectionFree Willy Collection

Photos16

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Cast

Jason James Richter

Jason James Richter

Jesse

🎭

Keiko

Willy

Lori Petty

Lori Petty

Rae Lindley

August Schellenberg

August Schellenberg

Randolph Johnson

Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Glen Greenwood

Jayne Atkinson

Jayne Atkinson

Annie Greenwood

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Dial

Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Wade

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Dwight Mercer

Michael Bacall

Michael Bacall

Perry

Danielle Harris

Danielle Harris

Gwenie

🎭

Isaiah Malone

Vector

🎭

Betsy Toll

Passerby #1

🎭

Rob Sample

Passerby #2

🎭

Merrilyn Jones

Passerby #3

🎭

Mickey Gaines

Waiter

🎭

Justin R. Hall

Fish Thrower

🎭

Robert M. Duque

Fish Thrower

🎭

Sam Samson

Fish Thrower

🎭

Willis Van Dusen

Willis Van Dusen

🎭

Tom Lasswell

Brody

Moultrie Patten

Moultrie Patten

Homeless Man

🎭

Ed Murphy

Homeless Man

🎭

Jim Michaels

Announcer

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Frequently Asked Questions about Free Willy

Where can I watch Free Willy?

Free Willy (1993) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Free Willy about?

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...

Who directed Free Willy?

Free Willy (1993) was directed by Simon Wincer. The film is a Family, Adventure production with a runtime of 1h 52m, rated 6.2/10.

How long is Free Willy?

Free Willy runs 1h 52m (112 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 1,952 votes. Genre: Family, Adventure.

Is Free Willy worth watching?

Free Willy is rated 6.2/10 by 1,952 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Family and Adventure fans.