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Free Willy
🎬 Movie

Free Willy

1993 · 112 min Family Adventure Drama
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Free Willy has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1993. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Jason James Richter

Jason James Richter

Jesse

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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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