Free Willy
"How far would you go for a friend?"
Originally released in 1993. Free Willy is a family/adventure film. directed by Simon Wincer.
Starring Jason James Richter, Keiko, and Lori Petty
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (1,907 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$153.7M
7.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $153,698,625
Production Companies
- Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fro...
Who directed Free Willy?
Free Willy was directed by Simon Wincer.
How long is Free Willy?
Free Willy has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Free Willy released?
Free Willy was released on July 16, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Free Willy?
The main cast of Free Willy includes Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen.
Is Free Willy worth watching?
Free Willy has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 1,907 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.