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Free Willy 3: The Rescue

  • 1997
  • PG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
11K
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Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)
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16-year-old Jesse and old friend Randolph try to foil an illegal whaler threatening Willy and his pregnant mate.16-year-old Jesse and old friend Randolph try to foil an illegal whaler threatening Willy and his pregnant mate.16-year-old Jesse and old friend Randolph try to foil an illegal whaler threatening Willy and his pregnant mate.

  • Director
    • Sam Pillsbury
  • Writers
    • John Mattson
    • Keith Walker
  • Stars
    • Jason James Richter
    • August Schellenberg
    • Annie Corley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam Pillsbury
    • Writers
      • John Mattson
      • Keith Walker
    • Stars
      • Jason James Richter
      • August Schellenberg
      • Annie Corley
    • 33User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Jason James Richter
    Jason James Richter
    • Jesse
    August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg
    • Randolph Johnson
    Annie Corley
    Annie Corley
    • Drew Halbert
    Vincent Berry
    • Max Wesley
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    Patrick Kilpatrick
    • John Wesley
    Tasha Simms
    Tasha Simms
    • Mary Wesley
    Peter LaCroix
    Peter LaCroix
    • Sanderson
    • (as Peter Lacroix)
    Stephen E. Miller
    Stephen E. Miller
    • Dineen
    Ian Tracey
    Ian Tracey
    • Kron
    Matthew Walker
    Matthew Walker
    • Captain Drake
    Roger Cross
    Roger Cross
    • 1st Mate Stevens
    • (as Roger R. Cross)
    Rick Burgess
    • Smiley
    Roman Danylo
    Roman Danylo
    • Pizza Kid
    Michael Dobson
    Michael Dobson
    • Coast Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Keiko
    Keiko
    • Willy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sam Pillsbury
    • Writers
      • John Mattson
      • Keith Walker
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews33

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    5Bert-82

    Save The Wails

    Sam Pillsbury (who, incidently, was born in the US but raised in NZ despite what this database says) left these shores to direct the excellent "Eerie, Indiana" series and a number of thrillers. I don't think this film will feature prominently on his CV. Basically the script keeps to a format and the format has become so stale everyone performs in a by-the-numbers fashion. I get the feeling this movie was made for profit rather than love of the characters. It focuses on a simplistic "message" rather than the more complex problem of looking at "issues".
    chris-397

    This formula is old and mouldy.

    We who rule the pit of Sidcup are not amused. They should have learned, but no. I tried to warn them. I even sent twenty armed henchmen to chop their arms and legs off, but no. Jason James Richter, besides having a stupid name, is too old for this thing! Send him to the graveyard with Macaulay Culkin. If they bring out a fourth, I will personally rain fire and brimstone on all those responsible. At least they ditched Francis Capra. Perhaps they should try 'FREE BIDDY', where there's an old woman swimming about, and they chuck fish at her, or feed the latest annoying little kid to her. It would sell a lot more! So now I must take my ship to sea, and personally slaughter as many whales as possible. Why don't you come and get me, suckers?
    Liz-79

    Not bad, But they should have stopped while they're were a head!...

    the movie was ok but kind of boring, you didn't had that feeling of satisfaction at the end of the movie like you had at the first two. i liked the concept of the kid having to step up to his father, most people don't know how hard it could be... anyway, like i said they should have stopped after the second one.
    6oscardomingueziiiod

    Needs fixing

    The final movie free willy 3. For me I actually enjoyed watching this movies. I would say this movies is one of my favorites of all times since childhood. The 3rd movie I didn't really captured it that much. Yes I was paying attention. Maybe it could be another view from the movie into the essence of the first movie
    9hhallmark

    Why does this movie have such a low rating?!

    Okay guys, the fact that this movie got such a low rating really makes my blood boil! If you can't appreciate such a touching film as Free Willy 3: The Rescue, I'd like to see what you guys watch. This movie really touched me, so did the other two movies in the trilogy. I'll admit, this movie may not have been as good as the other two, which is why I'm only giving it a 9 out of 10, but it still is quite the masterpiece. It's better than any of those other bullshit movies about animals, like air bud or MVP! Those movies were garbage and have absolutely nothing on free Willy. Free Willy 3: The Rescue, has, and always will have, a special place in my heart. I grew up with this trilogy and I hold it very dear to my heart. If you're a parent and you want your child to see some quality film making, I advise you to rent Free Willy 3. This movie doesn't have any violence or anything that'll warp your child's mind into growing up to be some crack-head, animal beating criminal, which is what most movies tend to be doing these days. No, this movie will inspire your kid to do good with his life, it'll make your child appreciate the beauty of animal life. If you haven't seen this movie, I recommend you watch it asap. It will appeal to people of all ages.

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    Drama
    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
    Family

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Francis Capra, the young actor who played Elvis (Jesse's half-brother) in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) was approached to reprise his role in this film. He declined because he felt that the character of Max was too similar to Elvis.
    • Quotes

      Sanderson: So what're you gonna be when you grow up?

      Max: Your boss.

    • Crazy credits
      Similar to the last two Free Willy films, the end credits open with "Call 1-800-4-WHALES and learn how you can help Keiko, the whale from FREE WILLY and all the world's whales."
    • Connections
      Edited from Free Willy (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      China Grove
      Written by Tom Johnston (as Tom Johnson)

      Performed by The Doobie Brothers

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Special Projects

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Giải Cứu Willy 3: Cuộc Giải Cứu
    • Filming locations
      • Howe Sound, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Regency Enterprises
      • Donners' Company
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,446,539
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $992,651
      • Aug 10, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,446,539
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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