Free Willy(1993)
“How far would you go for a friend?”
Overview
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.
Director
Simon Wincer
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$154M
Cast
Jason James Richter
as Jesse
Keiko
as Willy
Lori Petty
as Rae Lindley
August Schellenberg
as Randolph Johnson
Michael Madsen
as Glen Greenwood
Jayne Atkinson
as Annie Greenwood
Michael Ironside
as Dial
Richard Riehle
as Wade
Mykelti Williamson
as Dwight Mercer
Michael Bacall
as Perry
Danielle Harris
as Gwenie
Isaiah Malone
as Vector
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$154M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • Le Studio Canal+ • Regency Enterprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Free Willy?▼
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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 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.
Who directed Free Willy?▼
Free Willy was directed by Simon Wincer and released in 1993. It is a family, adventure, drama film.
How long is Free Willy?▼
Free Willy has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Free Willy?▼
The cast of Free Willy includes Jason James Richter as Jesse, Keiko as Willy, Lori Petty as Rae Lindley, August Schellenberg as Randolph Johnson, Michael Madsen as Glen Greenwood and more.
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