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Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home

1995Movie1 h 35 minPG

Family
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes50%42%

A wholesome, hopeful family movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

The adventure is back. The fun is back. Willy's back. And this time he's brought his whole family to meet an old friend ... and take on a new challenge.

Jesse becomes reunited with Willy three years after the whale's jump to freedom as the teenager tries to rescue the killer whale and other orcas from an oil spill.

Feels like

  • Family Adventure
  • Orca Rescue
  • Environmental Themes
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Animal Friendship
  • Nautical Setting
  • Hopeful Narrative

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Dwight H. Little
Written by
Karen Janszen, Corey Blechman, John Mattson
Produced by
Lauren Shuler Donner, Jennie Lew Tugend
Music by
Basil Poledouris

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 19, 1995 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
July 19, 1995
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Family, Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Danish, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Malay
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$31 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Ring of Fire, Award-Bait Song, And This Is for... +9

  • Ring of Fire
  • Award-Bait Song
  • And This Is for...
  • Artifact Title
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive
  • Dive Under the Explosion
  • Annoying Younger Sibling
  • Deceased Parents Are the Best
  • I Know Karate
  • Sour Outside, Sad Inside
  • Magical Native American
  • Papa Wolf

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home?"

Questions about Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%).

Is Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home a box office flop?

Budget$31 million
Box office$30 million

Yes: it cost about $31 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 97% of its budget.