Q 01/05

Which orca played Willy in Free Willy and later became the first captive orca fully released to the ocean?

A) Keiko

B) Shamu

C) Tilikum

D) Namu

Answer · why

A) Keiko

Keiko became so famous through the film that fans began a worldwide letter-writing campaign to free him for real.

Q 02/05

Which pop superstar's song Will You Be There plays over the end credits of Free Willy?

A) Stevie Wonder

B) Michael Jackson

C) Bruce Springsteen

D) Elton John

Answer · why

B) Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was asked to write a brand-new song for the film but ran out of time, so a track from his album Dangerous was used instead.

Q 03/05

Which Halloween comedy opened in American cinemas on the very same July day as Free Willy?

A) The Witches

B) Beetlejuice

C) Hocus Pocus

D) Halloweentown

Answer · why

C) Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus opened one place higher at the box office that weekend, with both films stuck behind holdovers such as Jurassic Park.

Q 04/05

Where do Jesse and his helpers stop to hose Willy down during the truck escape in Free Willy?

A) A fire station

B) A boat ramp

C) A fish market

D) A car wash

Answer · why

D) A car wash

A car wash gives the rescuers a quick way to keep Willy wet on the road, to the amazement of two homeless men passing through.

Q 05/05

Which instrument does Jesse play that first wins over the bad-tempered orca in Free Willy?

A) Harmonica

B) Recorder

C) Guitar

D) Tin whistle

Answer · why

A) Harmonica

Harmonica playing is what first bonds the two, and in the third film whalers use a recording of Jesse's tune to lure Willy.