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Free Willy

6.219931h 52mUMovieFamilyAdventureDrama

When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a…

DirectorSimon Wincer
WritersCorey Blechman·Keith Walker
ProducersJennie Lew Tugend·Lauren Shuler Donner

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Now TV CinemaNow TV Cinema
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Simon Wincer

JRJason James Richter
Jason James Richter
Jesse
KKeiko
Keiko
Willy
LPLori Petty
Lori Petty
Rae Lindley
ASAugust Schellenberg
August Schellenberg
Randolph Johnson
MMMichael Madsen
Michael Madsen
Glen Greenwood
JAJayne Atkinson
Jayne Atkinson
Annie Greenwood
MIMichael Ironside
Michael Ironside
Dial
RRRichard Riehle
Richard Riehle
Wade
MWMykelti Williamson
Mykelti Williamson
Dwight Mercer
MBMichael Bacall
Michael Bacall
Perry
DHDanielle Harris
Danielle Harris
Gwenie
IM
Isaiah Malone
Vector

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Free Willy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Free Willy?

Free Willy is streaming on Now TV Cinema in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Free Willy on Netflix?

No, Free Willy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Now TV Cinema.

Is Free Willy on Amazon Prime Video?

Free Willy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Free Willy for free?

Free Willy is available on Now TV Cinema in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Free Willy?

Yes — Free Willy is followed by Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) in the Free Willy Collection.

Is there a prequel to Free Willy?

Free Willy is the first film in the Free Willy Collection.

Is Free Willy part of a trilogy?

Yes — Free Willy is part of a trilogy, alongside Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) and Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997).

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).