Free Willy

1993 · Directed by Simon Wincer

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.

adventure children drama

Cast: Danielle Harris, Lori Petty, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Madsen, Michael Ironside, Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Richard Riehle, Jayne Atkinson, Michael Bacall

Rating: 6.19/10 from 1,533 votes