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Our review: Parents say ( 6 ): Kids say ( 23 ): Free Willy 's plot is predictable, none-too-original, and the title gives away the end. But FREE WILLY works swimmingly, thanks to well paced, rousing direction and a fine ensemble cast, led by the very good child actor Richter. Even with its excessive ecological propaganda, the script buoys up ...
- Warner Bros.
- Simon Wincer
Jul 16, 1993 · Why is Free Willy rated PG? The PG rating is for some mild language.Latest news about Free Willy, starring Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen and directed by Simon Wincer.
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Jul 16, 1993 · Free Willy: Directed by Simon Wincer. With Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg. When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale.
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- Adventure, Drama, Family
- Simon Wincer
- 1993-07-16
When maladjusted orphan Jesse (Jason James Richter) 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 ...
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- Simon Wincer
- PG
- Jason James Richter
Jul 16, 1993 · Directed by. "Free Willy" tells the story of a boy and his whale, and if that sounds like an unwieldy adaptation of the sturdy old formula about a boy and his dog, it is. Whales are not as charismatic as dogs, not as easily trained, and cannot be hugged. Yet "Free Willy" works its way around the physical reality of its animal lead, and somehow ...
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 ...
Shot in the Pacific Northwest with some beautiful ocean scenes and scenic photography, this film is well made and very clean, to the point of being refreshing. Even the “bad-guy” isn’t sadistic or twisted. The acting, is adequate for the story-line. Look for FREE WILLY to be a big hit. It is a great treat and suitable for the entire family.
