Researchers find that the star of 'Free Willy' should not have been released. April 28, 2009— -- Willy was never really free. The killer whale star of the Hollywood movie Free Willy had to be ...

The House of Commons in Canada passed a bill that would make it illegal to hold whales, dolphins and porpoises captive. The "Free Willy" bill passed on Monday. Currently, there are only two aquariums ...

I don’t know precisely when I first watched Free Willy. But I do remember that the film was central to a childhood obsession with whales – orcas, specifically – that followed me well into adulthood.

The captive male orca who appeared in hit film Free Willy is getting its own documentary. HBO has greenlit a docuseries about ...

When Michael Madsen died, the first movie I thought of was Free Willy. You read that right: Free Willy, the 1993 feel-good drama about an orphan boy named Jesse (Jason James Richter) who befriends an ...

Richter played Glen's foster son, Jesse, in the 1993 film Jason James Richter is mourning his on-screen father figure. The actor, who played Jesse in 1993's Free Willy , shared a message on his ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Families in Spokane can enjoy a special movie night at the Spokane Pavilion with a screening of the classic 1993 children's film, "Free Willy." The movie will be shown tonight at 8:30 ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Willy in Free Willy was one, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, ...

Michael Madsen's death was confirmed to PEOPLE on Thursday, July 3 Michael Madsen, who played Glen in Free Willy, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 67 Costar Jason James Richter remembered sharing ...