Free Willy (1994)
Overview
Free Willy is an animated television series, inspired by the 1993 film of the same name. This television series was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Regency Enterprises and the Canadian company Nelvana for Warner Bros. Studios. The show, which aired for one season on American Broadcasting Company, continues the adventures of the orca Willy and Jesse, the boy who freed him from captivity as shown in the film. In retrospect, the series also anticipates multiple plot elements of the film sequel, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, released the following summer. The overarching conflict is reminiscent of Moby-Dick: a powerful oil baron, known to the main characters only as a cyborg called "The Machine" until the final episodes, loses his arm and part of his face to Willy while committing an environmental atrocity and wants revenge upon "that rotten whale... and his boy".
Where to watch Free Willy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Free Willy in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Free Willy about?
Free Willy is an animated television series, inspired by the 1993 film of the same name. This television series was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Regency Enterprises and the Canadian company Nelvana for Warner Bros. Studios. The show, which aired for one season on American Broadcasting Company, continues the adventures of the orca Willy and Jesse, the boy who freed him from captivity as shown in the film. In retrospect, the series also anticipates multiple plot elements of the film sequel, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, released the following summer. The overarching conflict is reminiscent of Moby-Dick: a powerful oil baron, known to the main characters only as a cyborg called "The Machine" until the final episodes, loses his arm and part of his face to Willy while committing an environmental atrocity and wants revenge upon "that rotten whale... and his boy". Free Willy is a Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series, first aired on 1994-09-24, 1 season and 21 episodes.
Is Free Willy worth watching?
TMDB users rate Free Willy 5.0 out of 10 from 10 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Free Willy?
In the United States, Free Willy can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Tedd Anasti, Stephen Hodgins, Patsy Cameron, Patricia R. Burns
Cast
- Zachary Bennett as Jesse (voice)
- Paul Haddad as Willy (voice)
- Alyson Court as Lucille (voice)
- Rachael Crawford as Marlene (voice)
- Gary Krawford as The Machine (a.k.a. Rockland Stone) (voice)
- Michael Fletcher as Randolph (voice)
- Neil Crone as Mr. Naugle (voice)
- James Kidnie as Amphonoids (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 5.0/10 rating from Free Willy on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.