Free Willy
“How far would you go for a friend?”
1993•PG•1h 52m•6.2•Released
FamilyAdventureDrama
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
Writer
Corey Blechman, Keith Walker
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$154M
Languages
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Jason James Richter
Jesse
Keiko
Willy
Lori Petty
Rae Lindley
August Schellenberg
Randolph Johnson
Michael Madsen
Glen Greenwood
Jayne Atkinson
Annie Greenwood
Michael Ironside
Dial
Richard Riehle
Wade
Mykelti Williamson
Dwight Mercer
Michael Bacall
Perry
Danielle Harris
Gwenie
Isaiah Malone
Vector
Betsy Toll
Passerby #1
Rob Sample
Passerby #2
Merrilyn Jones
Passerby #3
Production
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Company
Le Studio Canal+
Company
Regency Enterprises
Company
Alcor Films
Company
Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
Producer
Lauren Shuler Donner
Producer
Jennie Lew Tugend
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