Movie

Free Willy 3: The Rescue

“A new friend. A new threat. A new adventure that will capture your heart.”

★ 6.1(388)19971h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Sam Pillsbury
Release date: 1997-08-06
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Box office: $3,446,539
Budget: $35,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
Part of: Free Willy Collection

Free Willy 3: The Rescue — trailer

About Free Willy 3: The Rescue

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is a 1997 movie in the Family and Adventure genres, directed by Sam Pillsbury, starring Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg and Annie Corley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 388 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Willy the whale is back, this time threatened by illegal whalers making money off sushi. Jesse, now 16, has taken a job on an orca-researching ship, along with old friend Randolph and a sarcastic scientist, Drew. On the whaler's ship is captain John Wesley and his son, Max, who isn't really pleased about his father's job, but doesn't have the gut to say so. Along the way, Willy reunites with Jesse.

Cast

Jason James Richter

Jesse

August Schellenberg

Randolph Johnson

Annie Corley

Drew Halbert

Vincent Berry

Max Wesley

Patrick Kilpatrick

John Wesley

Tasha Simms

Mary Weslay

Peter LaCroix

Sanderson

Stephen E. Miller

Dineen

Ian Tracey

Kron

Matthew Walker

Captain Drake

Roger Cross

1st Mate Stevens

Roman Danylo

Pizza Kid

Themes & keywords

shipwhalefriendskiller whalewhaler

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue in Portugal?+

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Free Willy 3: The Rescue on Netflix?+

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?+

Free Willy 3: The Rescue has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in Free Willy 3: The Rescue?+

Free Willy 3: The Rescue stars Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley, Vincent Berry and Patrick Kilpatrick.

When did Free Willy 3: The Rescue come out?+

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is a 1997 movie directed by Sam Pillsbury.

What genre is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?+

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is Family and Adventure film.

Who directed Free Willy 3: The Rescue?+

Free Willy 3: The Rescue was directed by Sam Pillsbury.