Free Willy 3: The Rescue

Film - 1997 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Kids & Family

The story

Willy the whale is back, this time threatened by illegal whalers making money off sushi. Jesse, now 16, has taken a job on an orca-researching ship, along with old friend Randolph and a sarcastic scientist, Drew. On the whaler's ship is captain John Wesley and his son, Max, who isn't really pleased about his father's job, but doesn't have the gut to say so. Along the way, Willy reunites with Jesse.

Directed by

Sam Pillsbury

Starring

Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley, Vincent Berry, Patrick Kilpatrick, Tasha Simms

Where to watch

netflix, hbo

Ratings

IMDb 4.8 out of 10

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Film · 1997 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Kids & Family

Free Willy 3: The Rescue

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The story

Willy the whale is back, this time threatened by illegal whalers making money off sushi. Jesse, now 16, has taken a job on an orca-researching ship, along with old friend Randolph and a sarcastic scientist, Drew. On the whaler's ship is captain John Wesley and his son, Max, who isn't really pleased about his father's job, but doesn't have the gut to say so. Along the way, Willy reunites with Jesse.

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IMDb
4.8 / 10
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47%
Tomatometer
2.54 / 5
8k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.1 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Kids & Family
Runtime1h 23m
RatedPG
Release1997-08-06
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