# Free Willy (1993)

> A rebellious boy and a captive orca form an unlikely friendship and fight to restore the whale’s freedom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1080

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Family, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Simon Wincer
- Cast: Jason James Richter, Keiko, Lori Petty, August Schellenberg, Michael Madsen, Jayne Atkinson, Michael Ironside, Richard Riehle
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106965/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: heartfelt, uplifting, sincere, family movie night, nostalgic weekend

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- [Blackfish (2013)](https://ember.film/movie/97269)

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