Free Willy (1993): movie guide

What is Free Willy about?

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.

Cast highlights

Free Willy features Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen, Jayne Atkinson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1993-07-16. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (2,072 votes). Genres: Family, Adventure, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Free Willy?

Free Willy is listed as Family, Adventure, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Free Willy?

Free Willy runs about 112 minutes.

Who stars in Free Willy?

Cast highlights include Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen, Jayne Atkinson.

Does Cinema Box stream Free Willy?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

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