Free Willy
(1993)How far would you go for a friend?
Family film classic, follows a bright-eyed boy and his friendship with a killer whale (because every kid knows that having a trained killer whale would be the most awesome thing ever until they watch Blackfish). He risks everything to free the massive mammal after learning he's to be killed by the aquarium owners (not Seaworld).
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Directed by Simon Wincer
Starring Jason James Richter, Lori Petty, Jayne Atkinson, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen, Michael Ironside, Mykelti Williamson
Written by Keith Walker, Corey Blechman
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Free Willy
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This well-acted film has a straight-faced tone which is hard to resist. Full Review
An exhilarating drama of boy and nature that unabashedly pulls at the heart strings. Full Review
Has a kind of gentle sweetness that I found very appealing. It is about change - about a young boy discovering himself - and about adventure. Full Review
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