Jason James Richter

Ricochet River -- Not a lot is happening in Calamus Grove, a backwoods logging town where high school sweethearts Wade and Lorna spend their days dreaming of escape. But when they meet a sensitive Native American teenager with a rebellious streak, everything changes.

Free Willy -- Two worlds separated by water and land come together in this heartwarming adventure about the friendship between a troubled young boy and a orca whale.

Based on the award winning novel of the same name an in the spirit of "Dawson's Creek" and "Party of Five", RICOCHET RIVER is a coming of age story about three teenagers in search of their place in the world. Change comes slowly in the small logging community of Calamus Grove; folk seem to like things just the way they are. So, when high school seniors Wade and Lorna (Kate Hudson) befriend a mysterious newcomer, Jesse Howl, it causes quite a stir among the locals. Fearful of the outsider, the townspeople lash out at Jesse with prejudice and hate. Their friendship and loyalty are tested, and they quickly learn that age doesn't always bring wisdom.

A 10-year-old boy whose father is running an illegal whaling operation is caught in a dilemma when Willy and his pod are threatened.

Not a lot is happening in Calamus Grove, a backwoods logging town where high school sweethearts Wade and Lorna spend their days dreaming of escape. But when they meet a sensitive Native American teenager with a rebellious streak, everything changes.

Not a lot is happening in Calamus Grove, a backwoods logging town where high school sweethearts Wade and Lorna spend their days dreaming of escape. But when they meet a sensitive Native American teenager with a rebellious streak, everything changes.

RICOCHET RIVER is a coming of age story about three teenagers in search of their place in the world. Change comes slowly in the small logging community of Calamus Grove; folk seem to like things just the way they are. So, when high school seniors Wade and Lorna (Kate Hudson) befriend a mysterious newcomer, Jesse Howl, it causes quite a stir among the locals. Fearful of the outsider, the townspeople lash out at Jesse with prejudice and hate. Their friendship and loyalty are tested, and they quickly learn that age doesn't always bring wisdom.

A 10-year-old boy whose father is running an illegal whaling operation is caught in a dilemma when Willy and his pod are threatened.

The fun and excitement are back - and so is Willy! The 7,000-pound whale who captured the world's imagination returns in a thrilling all-family adventure hailed by critics as better than Free Willy. Back, too, is Willy's pal Jesse (Jason James Richter), a teenager settling into life with his adoptive parents, with an eye for girls and a feisty half-brother named Elvis. He never expects to see Willy again. But during a Pacific Northwest vacation, Jesse meets a special girl and to his delight encounters Willy and his family! But when a tanker runs aground and spills oil, the whales are trapped - and the danger escalates when the oil ignites. To save Willy's family, Jesse must brave a sea of flame - and hope Willy will be there to rescue him right back.

When Jesse (Jason James Richter) meets up with the Orca friend he liberated two years earlier, an offshore oil spill forces them into another race-against-time adventure. They must band together to save Willy and his family by getting them back into the open ocean. Meanwhile, Jesse faces some of his own personal demons when his biological mother, a drug addict, dies -- and his half-brother arrives unannounced.

The fun and excitement are back - and so is Willy! The 7,000 pound whale who captured the world's imagination returns in a thrilling all-family adventure hailed by critics as better than FREE WILLY. Back, too, is Willy's pal Jesse (Jason James Richter), a teenager settling into life with his adoptive parents, with an eye for girls and a feisty half-brother named Elvis. He never expects to see Willy again. But during a Pacific Northwest vacation, Jesse meets a special girl and to his delight encounters Willy and his family! But when a tanker runs aground and spills oil, the whales are trapped - and the danger escalates when the oil ignites. To save Willy's family, Jesse must brave a sea of flames - and hope Willy will be there to rescue him right back.

Two worlds separated by water and land magically come together in this heartwarming, stand-up-and-cheer adventure about the friendship between a troubled young boy and a 7000 pound orca whale named Willy, the star attraction at a local adventure park. When the boy learns of the unfortunate plans the park has for his friend, he races against time to return Willy to his natural habitat. Directed by Emmy-winner Simon Wincer ("Lonesome Dove") and co-starring Lori Petty ("A League of Their Own," "Poetic Justice") and Michael Madsen ("Thelma & Louise," "The Doors"). The #2 family hit of the year -- $77,000,000 box office! -- The Los Angeles Times says "There's a sincerity to this movie, a power and spread to its imagery that...captures honestly a sense of the wonders of nature."