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Free Willy

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Free Willy
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PG,1hr 52min
Released:
July 16, 1993
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Warner Bros. Pictures
Synopsis: The touching story of a boy and his killer whale made this family drama a surprise box office hit. Jesse (Jason James Richter) is a kid without parents who has bounced from one foster home to another and is living on the streets. One night, he's caught spraying graffiti with his friend Perry (Michael Bacall) in a theme park. Jesse and Perry are caught red handed by Dwight (Mykel T. Williamson), a policeman who thinks that Jesse needs a more stable and disciplined environment. Dwight arranges for ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
There's a muscular sincerity to this movie, a power and spread to its imagery that triumphs over the occasional candied purple patches or strained plot twists. [16 Jul 1993 Pg. F1] Full Review
Metascore
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79
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Rae Lindley
Annie Greenwood
Randolph Johnson
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