Free Willy

Free Willy (1993)

U
11/02/1994 (GB)
Family, Adventure, Drama
1h 52m

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.

  • Simon WincerDirector
  • Corey BlechmanScreenplay
  • Keith WalkerScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $20,000,000

  • Revenue

    $153,698,625

Keywords

  • whale
  • social worker
  • freedom
  • social work
  • human animal relationship
  • best friend
  • killer whale
  • amusement park
  • aftercreditsstinger

Top Billed 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

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