Free Willy
Overview
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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7 wins & 2 nominations total
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"How far would you go for a friend?"
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$153,698,625
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Lauren Shuler Donner
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Robbie Greenberg
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Jennie Lew Tugend
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Corey Blechman
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Simon Wincer
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Basil Poledouris
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Richard Donner
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Arnon Milchan
Executive Producer
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Keith Walker
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Keith Walker
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