Free Willy
“How far would you go for a friend?”
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.
Where to watch Free Willy in United States
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Where is Free Willy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Free Willy
Free Willy is a 1993 English-language family, adventure and drama film directed by Simon Wincer. The cast is led by Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Free Willy was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, and Regency Enterprises and made in United States of America and France. It was released on July 16, 1993, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $154 million worldwide.
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Writers
- Corey Blechman, Keith Walker
- Release date
- July 16, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $154 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, Regency Enterprises
Free Willy cast & crew
Free Willy was directed by Simon Wincer and written by Corey Blechman and Keith Walker.
The cast features Jason James Richter as Jesse, Keiko as Willy, Lori Petty as Rae Lindley, August Schellenberg as Randolph Johnson, Michael Madsen as Glen Greenwood, and Jayne Atkinson as Annie Greenwood.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by Robbie Greenberg, and it was produced by Jennie Lew Tugend and Lauren Shuler Donner.
Is Free Willy worth watching?
Free Willy holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,985 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family, adventure, and drama, Free Willy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Free Willy
Free Willy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Free Willy
Jason James Richter
Jesse
Keiko
Willy
Lori Petty
Rae Lindley
August Schellenberg
Randolph Johnson
Michael Madsen
Glen Greenwood
Jayne Atkinson
Annie Greenwood
Michael Ironside
Dial
Richard Riehle
Wade
Mykelti Williamson
Dwight Mercer
Michael Bacall
Perry
Danielle Harris
Gwenie
Isaiah Malone
Vector
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Free Willy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Free Willy in United States?
Free Willy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Free Willy in?
Free Willy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Free Willy?
Free Willy runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Free Willy rated?
Free Willy is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 1,985 ratings.
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