Title: Free Willy
Release Year: 1993 (DVD release in USA – 2005)
Genre: Family
Summary: Free Willy is a heartwarming family film about a troubled boy named Jesse who forms a unique bond with an orca whale named Willy, who is kept captive in an amusement park. After learning that Willy will be sold to a cannery, Jesse embarks on a mission to free his new friend and reunite him with his family in the ocean. The film teaches valuable lessons about friendship, empathy, and the importance of preserving nature.
Highlights:
– Starring Jason James Richter as Jesse, Douglas Seale as Dunnigan, and Michael Madsen as Randall.
– The film features an original score by John Debney and popular songs such as “Free Willy” by Jessie McCartney and “Willy’s Theme” by David Newman.
– Free Willy was a commercial success and spawned two sequels: Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) and Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997).
– The film received positive reviews, with critics praising its emotional depth, storytelling, and environmental message. It was also nominated for several awards, including the Young Artist Award and Saturn Awards.
– The game adaptation of Free Willy, Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove, was added to iOctavio.com on 2005-04-25.