Free Willy
PGUnited States rating19931h 52mFamily, Adventure, Drama
A lonely boy who has been placed in foster care finds an unexpected connection with a young whale at a local adventure park. As they form a deep bond, the boy must decide how to help his new friend find his way back to the ocean. It is a story about friendship and the importance of doing what is right.
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PG US
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A lonely boy who has been placed in foster care finds an unexpected connection with a young whale at a local adventure park. As they form a deep bond, the boy must decide how to help his new friend find his way back to the ocean. It is a story about friendship and the importance of doing what is right.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Moderate
- The film follows a traditional cinematic pace with long scenes of character building and quiet moments between the action. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeA young whale becomes angry and cracks the glass of its tank due to stress.
- Approx.SomeThe whale is shown being captured and separated from its pod at the start.
- Approx.SomeA tense scene where the boys try to transport the whale in a truck while being pursued.
Talk about it after
- 1Why do you think it was so important for Jesse to help Willy find his way home?
- 2How did Jesse's feelings about his new foster parents change as he spent more time with them?
- 3What did the movie teach us about how we should treat animals?
Where to watch in United States
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