Films about Orcas
The evolution of human-orca relationship as reflected in American movies
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- DirectorLaslo BenedekStarsRobert LansingJohn AndersonRobin MattsonRobert Lansing and Lee Meriwether star in this warm and compelling family drama about a compassionate scientist who forms an unlikely friendship with a magnificent killer whale.
- DirectorMichael AndersonStarsRichard HarrisCharlotte RamplingWill SampsonA hunter squares off against a killer whale seeking vengeance for the death of its mate.
- DirectorSimon WincerStarsJason James RichterLori PettyMichael MadsenWhen a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale.
- DirectorDwight H. LittleStarsJason James RichterMichael MadsenFrancis CapraTeenager Jesse becomes reunited with Willy two years after the whale's jump to freedom as the teenager tries to rescue the killer whale and other orcas from an oil spill.
- DirectorSam PillsburyStarsJason James RichterAugust SchellenbergAnnie Corley16-year-old Jesse and old friend Randolph try to foil an illegal whaler threatening Willy and his pregnant mate.
- DirectorTim GorskiStarsJohn CroweLolitaRichard O'BarryThis Provocative and Revealing must-see documentary uniquely addresses man's relationship with wildlife. It speaks not only to animal lovers and activists, but to anyone at all who may have been duped by marine theme park propaganda. In fact, this is the film that an entire industry would rather you not see. And whether you like it or not, Lolita: Slave to Entertainment is assured to ignite conversation - if not heated debate.
- DirectorWill GeigerStarsBindi IrwinBeau BridgesBongo MbutumaKirra, a 12-year-old girl, discovers a baby Orca stranded in the lagoon near her grandfather's rundown seaside amusement park. She embarks on a quest to lead Willy back to his pod.
- DirectorSuzanne ChisholmMichael ParfitStarsRyan ReynoldsLunaMichael ParfitThe true story of Luna, a young, wild killer whale who tries to befriend people on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island.