• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1993-07-16
  • Runtime112 minutes
  • TaglineHow far would you go for a friend?
  • Revenue153,698,625$
  • GenreFamily, Adventure, Drama
  • Production
    CompaniesDonner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Budget20,000,000$

Movie 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.

Casts

Jason James Richter

Lori Petty

August Schellenberg

Michael Madsen

Jayne Atkinson

Michael Ironside

Richard Riehle

Mykelti Williamson

Michael Bacall

Danielle Harris

Moultrie Patten