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Free Willy
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
A wayward boy befriends a moody killer whale.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Free Willy
Parents need to know that this movie is farfetched, but it's also very enjoyable. Plot complications (like insurance fraud) may be a little complex for many younger viewers. But kids, particularly animal lovers, will want to see this.
Read our full review by Charles Cassady Jr.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about orca biology and behavior -- you might follow up with some online whale research together. There's also plenty of save the whales stumping, which might excite any budding activists.
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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its ok....
might be too upsetting for little ones though
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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It Made me CRY:(
Free Willy was so sad. It made me cry. It was about a boy who befriended a killer whale. I gave it a 5 star because it was very touching and sad. But if you watch it be shure to cry! :) :(
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
good
kina sad movie
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I cried!
Sad film about a boy befriending a killer whale.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i'll always love it
i first saw free willy at a frends house when i was really little, and ever since wenever we visited i always wanted to watch it...i love animals and especially sea creatures, so this is a definate for me, but even ppl who dont really think about animals will luv the movie, especially kids! its great i love it!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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