Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Free Willy 3: The Rescue is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Sam Pillsbury, running about 86 minutes. “A new friend. A new threat. A new adventure that will capture your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Free Willy 3: The Rescue stars Jason James Richter as Jesse, August Schellenberg as Randolph Johnson, Annie Corley as Drew Halbert and Vincent Berry as Max Wesley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Free Willy 3: The Rescue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Free Willy 3: The Rescue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)?
- In US, Free Willy 3: The Rescue is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Free Willy 3: The Rescue worth watching?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue stars Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley, Vincent Berry and Patrick Kilpatrick.
- When was Free Willy 3: The Rescue released?
- Free Willy 3: The Rescue was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.