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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'Free Willy' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'Free Willy' right now, here are some details about the Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures adventure flick.
Free Willy starring Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 52 min, and a scheduled release date of July 16th, 1993.
It received a user score of 62/100 on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 1,888 experienced users.
Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "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."
'Free Willy' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, Prime Video, Fandango At Home, and YouTube .
'Free Willy' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on July 16th, 1993
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
November 19th, 1997
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The series primarily follows an orphan boy named Jesse who befriends a killer whale named Willy, and eventually develops a strong connection. While trying to juggle his newly found life, he and Willy are challenged with overcoming or defeating various hazards to the ocean or Willy himself including corporate greed, hunters, poachers and oil disasters.
