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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jason James Richter | ... | Jesse | |
| Francis Capra | ... | Elvis | |
| Mary Kate Schellhardt | ... | Nadine | |
| August Schellenberg | ... | Randolph | |
| Michael Madsen | ... | Glenn | |
| Jayne Atkinson | ... | Annie | |
| Mykelti Williamson | ... | Dwight | |
| Elizabeth Peña | ... | Kate Haley | |
| Jon Tenney | ... | John Milner | |
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Paul Tuerpe | ... | Milner's Assistant |
| M. Emmet Walsh | ... | Bill Wilcox | |
| John Considine | ... | Commander Blake | |
| Steve Kahan | ... | Captain Nilson | |
| Neal Matarazzo | ... | Helmsman Kelly | |
| Al Sapienza | ... | Engineer | |
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Willy the smart and rebellious whale and Jessie the orphaned boy team up to escape Willy's captivity and horrible owner to get back to his pod. Can they succeed with the help of Annie and Glenn Jessie's foster parents, Randolph the spiritual friend of Willy and Jessie, and Rae Willy's trainer?
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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.Parents Guide:
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19 July 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$30,077,111Company Credits
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[Points to Jesse's chest]
Randolph: So when you wear that, the Orca is close to your soul.
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Unlike the first movie, a robotic killer whale is playing Willy instead of Keiko. See more »Goofs
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Randolph: [Gives Jesse a necklace with an orca on it] My people believe your soul is right here.[Points to Jesse's chest]
Randolph: So when you wear that, the Orca is close to your soul.
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Forever YoungProduced by Steve Lindsey
Performed by Rebbie Jackson
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I really enjoyed the first film, it was sweet and cute, and elevated to a greater level by that wonderful killer whale Keiko who played Willy. This sequel is not as good, but it is decent. I do agree the story isn't as good or as believable this time around, the script lacks sparkle and the direction isn't as clever. But it is beautifully filmed, with lovely cinematography and scenery, and the score is really pleasant. Free Willy 2 mayn't be the most fast-paced movie ever made, but it moves briskly, and the message is admirable. What makes the movie charming though is the cast, Jason James Richter is still very likable and Francis Capra is funny and natural here. Mary Kate Schellhart and Michael Madson also do nice work, however it is the orcas that steal the show, every scene with them in is utterly riveting. Overall, inferior but nice and pleasant. 7/10 Bethany Cox