Free Willy
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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Frequently asked questions about Free Willy
Where can I watch Free Willy in the United States?
Free Willy is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Free Willy?
Free Willy scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Free Willy?
Free Willy stars Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, and Michael Madsen. Simon Wincer is the director.
How long is Free Willy?
Free Willy runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
When did Free Willy come out?
Free Willy was released on July 16, 1993.
Which studio made Free Willy?
Free Willy was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, and Regency Enterprises in the United States and France.
What was the budget for Free Willy?
Free Willy was made on a budget of $20,000,000.
How much did Free Willy make at the box office?
Free Willy grossed $153,698,625 worldwide, against a budget of $20,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.