Free Willy

Free Willy

Movie Information Genre: Drama Country of origin: USA First appearance: "The Boy Who Knew Too Much"

Free Willy is a film that Homer saw at Springfield Palace Hotel.

Plot

Willy is an orca and while he tries to be free by jumping out of his enclosure, he doesn't make it and crushes the boy who tried to help him.

History

When Homer was at the Springfield Palace Hotel, during a deadlock while on jury duty, he saw the film. He watched the directors cut and didn't like it.

Behind the Laughter

• Free Willy is a real movie.
• In the episode "Treehouse of Horror XI" the film was referenced again when Lisa freed King Snorky from its basin by encouraging it to jump out. While Snorky does this it hits Lisa in the face with its tail.
• In the episode "Yellow Planet" the film is referenced again when the beluga whale resembling Homer tries to jump from the basin and crushes the instructor instead.

Appearances

• Episode – "The Boy Who Knew Too Much"