Free Willy
PG“How far would you go for a friend?”
1993·112 min·Released
Studio: Alcor Films, Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Le Studio Canal+, Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures
6.2TMDb
6.1IMDb
71%RT
Theatrical Jul 16, 1993
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USA · English · Kids
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.
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Crew
DirectorSimon Wincer
WriterCorey Blechman, Keith Walker
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
Mickey Gaines
Waiter
Justin R. Hall
Fish Thrower
Robert M. Duque
Fish Thrower
Sam Samson
Fish Thrower
Willis Van Dusen
Willis Van Dusen
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Keywords
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Details
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$154M
TMDb Votes
1,965
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026