Free Willy

A big-hearted, earnest tearjerker that builds to a rousing, fist-pumping finale you can cheer along to.

Directed by

Simon Wincer

Genres

Family, Adventure, Drama

Starring

Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty

Tagline

How far would you go for a friend?

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Found family, freedom, family, survival

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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