Overview

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

Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen, Jayne Atkinson, Michael Ironside, Richard Riehle

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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.

When was "Free Willy" released?

Free Willy was released in 1993.

Who stars in "Free Willy"?

The cast includes Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg.