Free Willy
“How far would you go for a friend?”
Free Willy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Release date
- 1993-07-16
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $153,698,625
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Part of
- Free Willy Collection
Free Willy — trailer
About Free Willy
Free Willy is a 1993 movie in the Family, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Simon Wincer, starring Jason James Richter, Keiko and Lori Petty. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 1,976 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Free Willy in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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
Where can I watch Free Willy in United States?+
In United States, Free Willy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Free Willy on Netflix?+
Free Willy is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Free Willy?+
Free Willy has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Who stars in Free Willy?+
Free Willy stars Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg and Michael Madsen.
When did Free Willy come out?+
Free Willy is a 1993 movie directed by Simon Wincer.
What genre is Free Willy?+
Free Willy is Family, Adventure and Drama film.
Who directed Free Willy?+
Free Willy was directed by Simon Wincer.
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