1993 · 112 min · Family, Adventure, Drama
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 bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.
Directed by Simon Wincer. Starring Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg and Michael Madsen.
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