Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997): movie guide

What is Free Willy 3: The Rescue about?

Willy the whale is back, this time threatened by illegal whalers making money off sushi. Jesse, now 16, has taken a job on an orca-researching ship, along with old friend Randolph and a sarcastic scientist, Drew. On the whaler's ship is captain John Wesley and his son, Max, who isn't really pleased about his father's job, but doesn't have the gut to say so. Along the way, Willy reunites with Jesse.

Cast highlights

Free Willy 3: The Rescue features Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley, Vincent Berry, Patrick Kilpatrick, Tasha Simms. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1997-08-06. Runtime: 86 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (403 votes). Genres: Family, Adventure. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is listed as Family, Adventure on TMDB.

How long is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?

Free Willy 3: The Rescue runs about 86 minutes.

Who stars in Free Willy 3: The Rescue?

Cast highlights include Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley, Vincent Berry, Patrick Kilpatrick, Tasha Simms.

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