Free Willy 3: The Rescue
“A new friend. A new threat. A new adventure that will capture your heart.”
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.
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| 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 | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Free Willy 3: The Rescue
Free Willy 3: The Rescue is a 1997 English-language family and adventure film directed by Sam Pillsbury. The cast is led by Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Free Willy 3: The Rescue was produced by Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Regency Enterprises, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 6, 1997, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sam Pillsbury
- Writers
- John Mattson
- Release date
- August 6, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures
Free Willy 3: The Rescue cast & crew
Free Willy 3: The Rescue was directed by Sam Pillsbury and written by John Mattson.
The cast features Jason James Richter as Jesse, August Schellenberg as Randolph Johnson, Annie Corley as Drew Halbert, Vincent Berry as Max Wesley, Patrick Kilpatrick as John Wesley, and Tasha Simms as Mary Weslay.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Cliff Eidelman, cinematography is by Tobias A. Schliessler, and it was produced by Richard Donner and Jennie Lew Tugend.
Is Free Willy 3: The Rescue worth watching?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 380 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family and adventure, Free Willy 3: The Rescue is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue
Free Willy 3: The Rescue 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 3: The Rescue
Jason James Richter
Jesse
August Schellenberg
Randolph Johnson
Annie Corley
Drew Halbert
Vincent Berry
Max Wesley
Patrick Kilpatrick
John Wesley
Tasha Simms
Mary Weslay
Peter LaCroix
Sanderson
Stephen E. Miller
Dineen
Ian Tracey
Kron
Matthew Walker
Captain Drake
Roger Cross
1st Mate Stevens
Roman Danylo
Pizza Kid
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Free Willy 3: The Rescue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue in United States?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue 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 3: The Rescue in?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Hungarian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Free Willy 3: The Rescue rated?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 380 ratings.
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