Free Willy

UPC: 883929117222

Studio: Warner Home Video

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Excellent For Children, Scary Moments]

Summary: The touching story of a boy and his killer whale made this family drama a surprise box office hit. Jesse (Jason James Richter) is a kid without parents who has bounced from one foster home to another and is living on the streets. One night, he's caught spraying graffiti with his friend Perry (Michael Bacall) in a theme park. Jesse and Perry are caught red handed by Dwight (Mykel T. Williamson), a policeman who thinks that Jesse needs a more stable and disciplined environment. Dwight arranges for Jesse to stay with a new foster family, Glen and Annie Greenwood (Michael Madsen and Jayne Atkinson), with whom Jesse has an initially stormy relationship. Part of Jesse's punishment involves cleaning up the damage he caused at the park, where the new attraction is Willy, a killer whale who is being trained to do tricks. However, Willy was traumatized when he was stolen from his family by mercenary fisherman and does not respond well to the genuine concern of his trainers, Rae (Lori Petty) and Randolph (August Schellenberg). Jesse and Willy, both stranded without families in a place where they don't fit in, develop a close emotional bond, and with Jesse's help, Willy begins to display aptitude as a performer. Thanks to his friendship with Willy, Jesse develops a new sense of responsibility and a healthier relationship with the Greenwoods. However, Dial (Michael Ironside), the owner of the park, doesn't much care for animals and isn't happy with the slower-than-expected progress of Willy's training; having insured the whale for $1 million dollars, he figures that Willy is worth more dead than alive, and Jesse, Rae, and Randolph have to rescue their aquatic friend and return him to the ocean when Dial seems ready to live up to his threats. Free Willy, which featured a star performance by a killer whale named Keiko (who is doubled in some scenes by animatronic models) included the theme song "Will You Be There," a top-ten hit for Michael Jackson, and spawned two sequels. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Children's/Family

Features: cc
Digital transfer
Michael Jackson will you be there? music video
A whale's tale
Whale ballet montage
A conversation with wildlife cinematographer Bob Talbot
Help free Willy with the escape the nets adventure
trailers of all 3 Free Willy movies

Free Willy

Format: DVD

Release Date: 03/02/2010

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo, DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 224 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,French,Spanish

Subtitles: English,French,Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1, Side A -- Free Willy
1. Opening Ballet [2:32]
2. Willy's Capture [2:48]
3. Scavengers [3:16]
4. Jesse's Capture [2:44]
5. A Few Chances [2:04]
6. The Greenwoods [3:41]
7. Report to Randolph [2:34]
8. Special Cases [4:24]
9. Rules [2:38]
10. Music Hath Charms [3:46]
11. You Saved My Life [2:29]
12. Maybe He Sees You [2:54]
13. Botched Exam [2:42]
14. Perry; Soulmates [6:36]
15. Partnered With Rae [3:13]
16. Story of Natsalane [3:04]
17. Crowing Friendship [3:53]
18. Whammo! A Miss [4:55]
19. Bye to Major Stuff [2:45]
20. Audition For Dial [3:49]
21. Stage Fright [6:11]
22. Alone [2:30]
23. Unpredictable [1:23]
24. Family Ties [3:27]
25. "Let's Free Willy" [2:53]
26. Out of the Tank [3:37]
27. Transportation [2:35]
28. Old Forest Road [2:27]
29. Help From Glen [3:36]
30. Nice Whale [1:11]
31. At Water's Edge [2:59]
32. Cornered Again [1:38]
33. "I Believe In You" [2:59]
34. Families Head Home [1:20]
Disc #1, Side B -- Free Willy
1. Opening Ballet [2:32]
2. Willy's Capture [2:48]
3. Scavengers [3:16]
4. Jesse's Capture [2:44]
5. A Few Chances [2:04]
6. The Greenwoods [3:41]
7. Report to Randolph [2:34]
8. Special Cases [4:24]
9. Rules [2:38]
10. Music Hath Charms [3:46]
11. You Saved My Life [2:29]
12. Maybe He Sees You [2:54]
13. Botched Exam [2:42]
14. Perry; Soulmates [6:36]
15. Partnered With Rae [3:13]
16. Story of Natsalane [3:04]
17. Crowing Friendship [3:53]
18. Whammo! A Miss [4:55]
19. Bye to Major Stuff [2:45]
20. Audition For Dial [3:49]
21. Stage Fright [6:11]
22. Alone [2:30]
23. Unpredictable [1:23]
24. Family Ties [3:27]
25. "Let's Free Willy" [2:53]
26. Out of the Tank [3:37]
27. Transportation [2:35]
28. Old Forest Road [2:27]
29. Help From Glen [3:36]
30. Nice Whale [1:11]
31. At Water's Edge [2:59]
32. Cornered Again [1:38]
33. "I Believe In You" [2:59]
34. Families Head Home [1:20]

Cast and Crew: Judy Taylor  Actor 
Tom Lasswell  Actor 
Betsy Toll  Actor 
Lynda Gordon  Actor 
Keiko the Killer Whale  Actor 
Tom Benedek  Screenwriter 
Corey Blechman  Screenwriter 
Lauren Shuler-Donner  Producer 
Richard Donner  Executive Producer 
Richard Donner  Producer 
Arnon Milchan  Executive Producer 
Basil Poledouris  Composer (Music Score) 
Harry Tugend  Producer 
Simon Wincer  Director 
Keith A. Walker  Screenwriter 
Jennie Lew Tugend  Producer 
Jason James Richter  Actor 
Lori Petty  Actor 
Jayne Atkinson  Actor 
August Schellenberg  Actor 
Michael Madsen  Actor 
Michael Ironside  Actor 
Richard Riehle  Actor 
Mykelti Williamson  Actor 
Michael Bacall  Actor 
Danielle Harris  Actor 

Country: USA