Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home is a 1995 adventure drama directed by Dwight H. Little, starring Jason James Richter as Jesse, August Schellenberg and Mykelti Williamson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $30.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Dwight H. Little
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alcor Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home About?
The premise of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jesse reunites with Willy three years after the orca’s daring escape, only to discover that Willy has returned with his family. Together they confront a coastal oil spill that threatens the whales and other marine life, prompting a tense rescue effort to save the pod.
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- foster home
- orphan
- boy
- oil spill
- fire
- killer whale
- native american
- environmental disaster
- second part
- numbered sequel
- teenage boy
- half brother half brother relationship
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- sequel
- animal character name in title
- harmonica
- explosion
- crying boy
- child in jeopardy
- grief
- runaway child
- teen angst
- motorboat
- eavesdropping
- yacht
- sinking boat
- photograph
- whale
- oil tanker
- herbal medicine
- ecological disaster
- search and rescue
- helicopter
- part of trilogy
- liar
- loss of mother
- greed
- ocean
- death of mother
- close up of eyes
- astoria oregon
- orca
- view through binoculars
- reference to al pacino
- reference to led zeppelin
- reference to the seattle seahawks
- beached whale
- ship runs aground
- reference to the new york knicks
- protest
- teenager
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Cast & Characters
Jason James Richter leads the cast as Jesse, with August Schellenberg as Randolph Johnson and Mykelti Williamson as Dwight Mercer. Directed by Dwight H. Little; 32 actors are credited in all.
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Director Dwight H. Little
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Jason James Richter as Jesse - August Schellenberg as Randolph Johnson
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Mykelti Williamson as Dwight Mercer -
Michael Madsen as Glen Greenwood
Also Starring in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
· 28 more- Francis Capra Elvis
- Mary Kate Schellhardt Nadine
- Elizabeth Peña Kate Haley
- Jon Tenney John Milner
- M. Emmet Walsh Bill Wilcox
- Jayne Atkinson Annie Greenwood
- Al Sapienza Engineer
- John Considine Commander Blake
- Marguerite Moreau Julie
- Wally Dalton Engineer
- Basil Wallace Reporter
- June Christopher Veterinarian
- Paul Tuerpe Milner's Assistant
- Steve Kahan Captain Nilson
- Doug Ballard Veterinarian
- Neal Matarazzo Helmsman Kelly
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- Jeff Brooks Protester
- Clifford Fetters Engineer
- Julie Inouye Reporter
- Janet Wu Reporter
- Christina Orchid Donut Shop Lady
- Edward J. Rosen Environmental Man
- Isaac T. Arnett Jr. Camper
- Chanel Capra Teenage Girl at Ferry
- Scott Stuber Policeman
- Laura Gary Whale Spotter
- John Harms Protester
- Susan Brooks Protester
More from Dwight H. Little
More films directed by Dwight H. Little, best-rated first: Last Rampage, Murder at 1600, Marked for Death and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers.
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Plot Summary
What happens in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story picks up two years after Jason James Richter as Jesse freed Willy and returned him to his pod, and the Greenwoods are gearing up for a family excursion. They plan to visit Randolph Johnson’s new job in the San Juan Islands while camping at Camp Nor’ Wester. Just before they depart, Dwight Mercer arrives with devastating news: Jesse’s mother has been found dead in New York City, leaving behind another son. This revelation shakes Jesse to his core, reopening old questions about his upbringing and the mother who vanished from his life. After a quiet, earnest conversation with Glen Greenwood, the weight of the truth starts to settle in, and Jesse begins to process his loss with a cautious sense of acceptance.
Full summary
The whole story of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, scene by scene
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Box Office
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home grossed $30.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$30.1M
- US & Canada
- $30.1M
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home.
How Well Do You Know Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the oil tanker that runs aground on Lawson Reef?
Cars in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
20 cars on screen, including the 1994 GMC Jimmy and the 1987 Ford F-150.
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1987 Ford F-150 Minor role -
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1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
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Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home?
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home released?
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home was released on July 9, 1995.
Who directed Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home?
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home was directed by Dwight H. Little.
More films by Dwight H. Little Who is in the cast of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home?
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home stars Jason James Richter as Jesse, August Schellenberg as Randolph Johnson and Mykelti Williamson as Dwight Mercer, among 32 credited actors.
How much did Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home make at the box office?
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home grossed $30.1 million worldwide.
Does Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home have a post-credit scene?
No. Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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