Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)
A new friend. A new threat. A new adventure that will capture your heart.
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.
Director: Sam Pillsbury
Genre: Family, Adventure
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: August 6, 1997
Cast
- Jason James Richter - Jesse
- August Schellenberg - Randolph Johnson
- Annie Corley - Drew Halbert
- Vincent Berry - Max Wesley
- Patrick Kilpatrick - John Wesley
- Tasha Simms - Mary Weslay
- Peter LaCroix - Sanderson
- Stephen E. Miller - Dineen
- Ian Tracey - Kron
- Matthew Walker - Captain Drake
Screenplay
- Keith Walker (Characters)
- John Mattson
Music: Cliff Eidelman
Cinematography: Tobias A. Schliessler
Editing: Margaret Goodspeed
Production: Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions, Regency Enterprises, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $35M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Ocean and Sea Adventures
Keywords
ship, whale, friends, killer whale, whaler
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Free Willy 3: The Rescue about?
- 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.
- Who directed Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue was directed by Sam Pillsbury.
- Who stars in Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue stars Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley, Vincent Berry, Patrick Kilpatrick, Tasha Simms.
- How long is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue is a Family, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue had a budget of $35M.
- How much did Free Willy 3: The Rescue gross?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was Free Willy 3: The Rescue produced?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
- The themes of Free Willy 3: The Rescue include: Ocean and Sea Adventures.