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Free Willy 3: The Rescue

6.119971h 26mPGMovieFamilyAdventure

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…

DirectorSam Pillsbury
WriterJohn Mattson
ProducersJennie Lew Tugend·Richard Donner

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Cast · Directed by Sam Pillsbury

JRJason James Richter
Jason James Richter
Jesse
ASAugust Schellenberg
August Schellenberg
Randolph Johnson
ACAnnie Corley
Annie Corley
Drew Halbert
VBVincent Berry
Vincent Berry
Max Wesley
PKPatrick Kilpatrick
Patrick Kilpatrick
John Wesley
TSTasha Simms
Tasha Simms
Mary Weslay
PLPeter LaCroix
Peter LaCroix
Sanderson
SMStephen E. Miller
Stephen E. Miller
Dineen
ITIan Tracey
Ian Tracey
Kron
MWMatthew Walker
Matthew Walker
Captain Drake
RCRoger Cross
Roger Cross
1st Mate Stevens
RD
Roman Danylo
Pizza Kid

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Free Willy 3: The Rescue — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Free Willy 3: The Rescue?

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard and HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Free Willy 3: The Rescue on Netflix?

Yes — Free Willy 3: The Rescue is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Free Willy 3: The Rescue on Amazon Prime Video?

Free Willy 3: The Rescue isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue for free?

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Free Willy 3: The Rescue?

Free Willy 3: The Rescue is currently the latest film in the Free Willy Collection.

Is there a prequel to Free Willy 3: The Rescue?

Yes — Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) comes before Free Willy 3: The Rescue in the Free Willy Collection.

Is Free Willy 3: The Rescue part of a trilogy?

Yes — Free Willy 3: The Rescue is part of a trilogy, alongside Free Willy (1993) and Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995).

How many movies are in the Free Willy Collection?

There are 3 films in the Free Willy Collection: Free Willy (1993), Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) and Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997).