Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove
Synopsis
After young Kirra leaves her Australian home to summer with her grandfather in South Africa, she soon discovers a baby orca stranded in the lagoon near her grandfather’s rundown seaside amusement park. She names the lonely whale Willy--and embarks on a great quest to lead the little guy back to his anxious pod.
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Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-01
Top Cast
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Beau Bridges
Gus Grisby
Bindi Irwin
Kirra Cooper
Matthew Dylan Roberts
Blikkies
Kevin Otto
Dr. Sam Cooper
Darron Meyer
Doctor
Bongo Mbutuma
Mansa
Siyabulela Ramba
Sifiso
Stephen Jennings
Rolf V.D. Woods
Louw Venter
Diff
Hiema Jaffa
Jayce
Julie Hartley
Woman - Wallaby
Sue Dall
Female Customer
Sofie Schmidt
Whale Watching Girl
Matthew Kennedy
Kid - Kelp
Shiloh Henderson
Kid 2 - Kelp
Michelle Scott
Mom - Kelp
Bruce Young
Male Marine Biologist
Claire Berlein
Female Marine Biologies
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 16, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Geiger
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Geiger
- Original Score
- Enis Rotthoff
- Original Title
- Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- ApolloMovie Beteiligungs, Fiction Film & Television Limited, Film Afrika, Warner Premiere
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Geiger
Will Geiger, Cindy McCreery
Enis Rotthoff
Robert Malpage
Sabrina Plisco
Laura Lodin, John Stainton, David Wicht
Department Leadership Roster
Will Geiger
Director
Will Geiger
Screenplay
Laura Lodin
Producer
Michael Berg
Production Design
Sabrina Plisco
Editor
Darion Hing
Costume Design
John Stainton
Producer
David Wicht
Producer
Robert Malpage
Director of Photography
Enis Rotthoff
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove about?
After young Kirra leaves her Australian home to summer with her grandfather in South Africa, she soon discovers a baby orca stranded in the lagoon near her grandfather’s rundown seaside amusement park. She names the lonely whale Willy--and embarks on a great quest to lead the little guy back to his anxious pod.
Who directed Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove?
Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove was directed by Will Geiger.
Who stars in Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove?
The principal cast of Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove includes Beau Bridges, Bindi Irwin, Matthew Dylan Roberts, Kevin Otto, Darron Meyer.
When was Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove released and how long is it?
Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove was composed by Enis Rotthoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove?
Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).