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Jul 16, 1993 · A boy befriends a captive orca whale and tries to free him from the aquarium. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this PG-rated film.
- (84K)
- Adventure, Drama, Family
- Simon Wincer
- 1993-07-16
Free Willy is a 1993 American family drama film, directed by Simon Wincer, produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Jennie Lew Tugend, written by Keith A. Walker and Corey Blechman from a story by Walker and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures under their Family Entertainment imprint.
A young troublemaker befriends an orca in captivity and hatches a plan to help his new whale friend escape his menacing captors and return to the sea. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Simon Wincer
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 Wincer
- U
- 22
Free Willy is a family-friendly film about a boy and a whale who bond and face danger. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
- (31)
- Simon Wincer
- PG
- Jason James Richter
Free Willy (1993) Official Trailer - Michael Madsen Movie. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.69M subscribers. Subscribed. 6.3K. 1.3M views 8 years ago. Starring: Michael Madsen, Jason James...
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Jul 16, 1993 · A boy befriends a captured orca whale and tries to save him from a greedy seaquarium owner. Read Roger Ebert's positive critique of the movie's story, characters, and special effects.