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Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)

Movie85minsRated PG

IMDb4.7/ 10CTV score5.4/ 10

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Free Willy 3: The Rescue is streaming in Australia on HBO Max (subscription) and Netflix (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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Availability checked 13 November 2026.

About Free Willy 3: The Rescue

Willy the whale is back, this time threatened by illegal whalers making money off sushi. Jesse, now 16, has taken a job on an orca-researching ship, along with old friend Randolph and a sarcastic scientist, Drew. On the whaler's ship is captain John Wesley and his son, Max, who isn't really pleased about his father's job, but doesn't have the gut to say so. Along the way, Willy reunites with Jesse

Year
1997
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Family, Action, Kids
Runtime
85mins
Rated
PG
Director
Sam Pillsbury
Top cast
Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley, Vincent Berry, Patrick Kilpatrick

Free Willy 3: The Rescue release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Free Willy 3: The Rescue

  • Jason James Richteras Jesse
  • August Schellenbergas Randolph Johnson
  • Annie Corleyas Drew Halbert
  • Vincent Berryas Max Wesley
  • Patrick Kilpatrickas John Wesley
  • Tasha Simmsas Mary Wesley
  • Peter LaCroixas Sanderson
  • Stephen E. Milleras Dineen
  • Ian Traceyas Kron
  • Matthew Walkeras Captain Drake
  • Roger Crossas 1st Mate Stevens
  • Roman Danyloas Pizza Kid
  • Rick Burgessas Smiley
Director
Sam Pillsbury
Writer
John Mattson
Producer
Jennie Lew Tugend
Original Music Composer
Cliff Eidelman
Director of Photography
Tobias A. Schliessler

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Free Willy Collection, in release order

  1. 1.Free Willy16 July 1993
  2. 2.Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home19 July 1995
  3. 3.Free Willy 3: The Rescue6 August 1997

Free Willy movies in order, and where to stream every one

Collection: TMDB.

Free Willy 3: The Rescue trailer

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Is Free Willy 3: The Rescue on Netflix in Australia?

Yes, Free Willy 3: The Rescue is on Netflix in Australia (subscription). It was added to Netflix on 14 October 2026.

Can I rent or buy Free Willy 3: The Rescue in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Free Willy 3: The Rescue in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).