Free Willy 3: The Rescue
1997, English. Directed by Sam Pillsbury.
A new friend. A new threat. A new adventure that will capture your heart.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 403 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Free Willy 3: The Rescue
Free Willy 3: The Rescue isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sam PillsburyDirector
- Jason James RichterJesse
- August SchellenbergRandolph Johnson
- Annie CorleyDrew Halbert
- Vincent BerryMax Wesley
- Patrick KilpatrickJohn Wesley
- Tasha SimmsMary Wesley
- Peter LaCroixSanderson
- Stephen E. MillerDineen
- Ian TraceyKron
- Matthew WalkerCaptain Drake
- Roger Cross1st Mate Stevens
- Roman DanyloPizza Kid
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Mattson
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $3.4M
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Free Willy 3: The Rescue: quick answers
What should I watch before Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
Watch Free Willy (1993) and Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) first.
Is Free Willy 3: The Rescue worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 403 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Free Willy 3: The Rescue have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Free Willy 3: The Rescue. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Free Willy 3: The Rescue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Free Willy 3: The Rescue on?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
If you liked Free Willy 3: The Rescue, try Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove, Free Willy.
Who directed Free Willy 3: The Rescue?
Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997) was directed by Sam Pillsbury and stars Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley.