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.

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 ...

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 ...