Free Willy 3: The Rescue(1997)
“A new friend. A new threat. A new adventure that will capture your heart.”
Overview
Willy the whale is back, this time threatened by illegal whalers making money off sushi. Jesse, now 16, has taken a job on an orca-researching ship, along with old friend Randolph and a sarcastic scientist, Drew. On the whaler's ship is captain John Wesley and his son, Max, who isn't really pleased about his father's job, but doesn't have the gut to say so. Along the way, Willy reunites with Jesse.
Director
Sam Pillsbury
Studio
Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
Budget
$35M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Jason James Richter
as Jesse
August Schellenberg
as Randolph Johnson
Annie Corley
as Drew Halbert
Vincent Berry
as Max Wesley
Patrick Kilpatrick
as John Wesley
Tasha Simms
as Mary Weslay
Peter LaCroix
as Sanderson
Stephen E. Miller
as Dineen
Ian Tracey
as Kron
Matthew Walker
as Captain Drake
Roger Cross
as 1st Mate Stevens
Roman Danylo
as Pizza Kid
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$35M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions • Regency Enterprises • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue?▼
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What is Free Willy 3: The Rescue about?▼
Willy the whale is back, this time threatened by illegal whalers making money off sushi. Jesse, now 16, has taken a job on an orca-researching ship, along with old friend Randolph and a sarcastic scientist, Drew. On the whaler's ship is captain John Wesley and his son, Max, who isn't really pleased about his father's job, but doesn't have the gut to say so. Along the way, Willy reunites with Jesse.
Who directed Free Willy 3: The Rescue?▼
Free Willy 3: The Rescue was directed by Sam Pillsbury and released in 1997. It is a family, adventure film.
How long is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?▼
Free Willy 3: The Rescue has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Free Willy 3: The Rescue?▼
The cast of Free Willy 3: The Rescue includes Jason James Richter as Jesse, August Schellenberg as Randolph Johnson, Annie Corley as Drew Halbert, Vincent Berry as Max Wesley, Patrick Kilpatrick as John Wesley and more.
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