When maladjusted orphan Jesse vandalizes a theme park, he is placed with foster parents and must work at the park to make amends. There he meets Willy, a young Orca whale who has been separated from his family. Sensing kinship, they form a bond and, with the help of kindly whale trainer Rae Lindley, develop a routine of tricks. However, greedy park owner Dial soon catches wind of the duo and makes plans to profit from them.
Main Title — Basil Poledouris
Various pods swim together until one gets captured by several fisherman and is separated from his family.
Keep On Smilin' — New Kids on the Block
The orphans hang out behind the Burnside Skatepark. Gwenie hated that she got dropped off at a foster home by her mother. Jesse thinks about wanting to live in his own place.
Connection — Basil Poledouris
Willy becomes fascinated with Jesse's harmonica playing. Rae gets splashed by Willy's leap.
The Gifts — Basil Poledouris
Part one of the song plays when Willy saves Jesse after he slipped into the tank. The next day, Jesse's bond with him develops. Randolph and Rae soon notice it. Willy still won't let Rae feed him.
How Can You Leave Me Now — Funky Poets
Willy's presence creates a big issue for Dial whose not happy with the latest report from Wade because of the amount of money they're losing due to Willy still refusing to perform.
Right Here (with Voices) - Human Nature Re-Mix — SWV-Sisters & Voices
Jesse and Perry catch up with each other.
Friends Montage — Basil Poledouris
Montage of Jesse feeding, training and playing with Willy. In the previous day, he tries to figure out Willy's crying.
Didn't Mean To Hurt You — 3T
Jesse delivers dinner to Glen.
Audition — Basil Poledouris
Dial and Wade watch Jesse impress them with making Willy do tricks.
Jesse Says Goodbye — Basil Poledouris
Jesse prepares to run away again after seeing Willy one last time. But stops when whale cries are heard responding to Willy. Jesse discovers Willy's family and realizes they're calling to him.
Let's Free Willy! — Basil Poledouris
Jesse and Randolph inform Rae about Dial's master plan. Jesse takes charge of getting Willy in the harness. Randolph and Rae successfully managed to get them out of the collapsing tank.
Return to Freedom — Basil Poledouris
Willy follows Jesse away from the nets. Jesse encourages Willy to make the jump. Willy jumps. Jesse hears Willy’s last goodbye before leaving with Glen and Annie. Willy swims at sunset, free at last.
Will You Be There (Theme from "Free Willy") — Michael Jackson
Real orca footage is shown throughout the credits. The end credits conclude with a replay of the ending.
Will You Be There (Theme from "Free Willy) - Reprise — Michael Jackson
The single version appears on the soundtrack, and is also played in the end credits to the television edit on some channels.
Farewell Suite — Basil Poledouris
The suite combines "Jesse Says Goodbye", "Let's Free Willy!" and "Return to Freedom". It is only available on the soundtrack.