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Free Willy (1993) 5.8
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Metascore: 79/100
Reviews: 56 user | 30 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Simon WincerWriters:Keith Walker (story) (as Keith A. Walker) , Keith Walker (screenplay) (as Keith A. Walker) , 1 more credit » |
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Fishermen separate a young orca whale (Willy) from his parents and he ends up in a fish bowl at a marina. Meanwhile, a street kid runs afoul of the law and gets caught vandalising the marina, but his social worker gets him off the hook (so to speak) provided he cleans up his mess at the marina. While there, he befriends the whale and teaches him tricks, something the trainer hasn't been able to do. But when Willy is a dud in front of the audience, the marina owner plans some bad things, and the boy and his friends must try to (*** MAJOR SPOILERS ***) free Willy. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
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EnglishRelease Date:
16 July 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Liberen a Willy See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£4,030,138 (UK) (4 March 1994)Gross:
£5,343,231 (UK) (15 April 1994)Company Credits
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Written by Narada Michael Walden, Sylvester Jackson, and Sally Jo Dakota
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Jack Nicholson turned down the role of the villain Dial, baulking at the low-pay offered. See more »Goofs
When Willy is jumping over the stone wall at the end of the movie, the bottom of the actual whale does not match the pattern of the CGI whale that lands the jump. See more »Soundtracks
Keep on Smilin'Written by Narada Michael Walden, Sylvester Jackson, and Sally Jo Dakota
Performed by New Kids on the Block (as NKOTB)
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I just love it when there is a story that has two negative forces coming together, and somehow, magically healing each other. Jesse, roughened from his abandonment and time on the streets, and Willy, kidnapped and separated from his family are the duo. It is a great story, and a wonderful film.
It is so rare, that of all the movies and books and media that I have consumed in my 25 years of life, I can only think of one other story that has this same type of magical quality (The Secret Garden). This movie is also great for environmental reasons, and as an avid watcher of Captain Planet, I fell in love with this movie when I was a child.
As an adult, I have an annual pass to Seaworld, and I love killer whales. They are so intelligent, and extremely beautiful. Willy is no exception. Free Willy!