Free Willy
How far would you go for a friend?
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7/16/1993Runtime
112 minsOverview
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.
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ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$20,000,000Revenue
$153,698,625Homepage
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A heartfelt adventure about an orphaned boy and a captive whale who find solace and purpose in each other, building to a climactic act of liberation. It's earnest and emotionally engaging, balancing moments of genuine warmth with the quiet desperation of two creatures yearning to belong.
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