Free Willy stirs up so much emotion and nostalgia 🫍 Released in 1993, the heartwarming family film Free Willy follows a rebellious foster boy named Jesse (Jason James Richter) who forms a powerful bond with a captive orca whale. When the park’s greedy owner threatens the animal’s life, Jesse enlists the help of his new foster father Glen (Michael Madsen), marine trainer Rae (Lori Petty), and wise groundskeeper Randolph (August Schellenberg) to orchestrate a daring rescue and return Willy to the open ocean. #freewilly #nostalgia #spacejam #airbud #90s