When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.
Acting
Jason James Richter's defiant scowl is peak '90s kid.
Score
Michael Jackson's 'Will You Be There' — manipulative and effective.
Practical Effects
They used a real orca. The logistics are wild.
Director
Simon Wincer
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