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Rare Behind-the-Scenes ‘Free Willy' Photos That Reveal the Whale's Real-Life Story

It was one of the most unconventional friendships of all time, yet it somehow stole our hearts. Yes, we are talking about the hit 1993 movie Free Willy, which follows an orphan named Jesse (Jason ...
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The Director Of ‘Free Willy’ Explains How A Freaking Rocket Launcher Helped Create The Film’s Most Iconic Scene

If you were a kid during the early ’90s, just hearing the words Free Willy conjures up an immediate mental picture of the film’s climactic moment. As Jason James Richter‘s character finally fulfills ...
The Daily Beast

‘Free Willy’ Used Rocket Launcher to Pull Off That Big Jump

We all remember that tear-jerking final scene in Free Willy, when the titular whale makes a big, inspiring jump to freedom. As with most Hollywood movie moments, however, the moment was far less ...