Free Willy

1993 · 1h48 · Film

Directed by Simon Wincer

Starring Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen, Jayne Atkinson, Michael Ironside, Richard Riehle, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Bacall

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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.

Original language

English

Country

United States, France

Cast

August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen, Jayne Atkinson, Michael Ironside, Richard Riehle, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Bacall, Danielle Harris, Isaiah Malone

Updated September 28, 2026

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