CANCELED: Family Flicks: Free Willy
- This is a past program
Due to uncertainty around COVID-19, the Hammer is temporarily closed to the public and this program has been canceled. For COVID-19 updates impacting the UCLA community, please visit UCLA’s Newsroom.
Recommended for ages 6+
Street kid Jesse is caught by police after spray-painting a marine amusement park. With the blessing of a new foster dad, Jesse must work at the place and clean up the damage. There he befriends an unlikely fellow rebel: Willy, an ill-tempered killer whale. (1993, dir. Simon Wincer, 112 min.)
The Family Flicks Film Series is copresented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Matinee screenings for families and film buffs, featuring new and classic films from around the world.
ATTENDING THIS PROGRAM?
Ticketing: Admission is free. Your seat will be assigned to you when you pick up your ticket at the box office. Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Parking: Valet parking is available on Lindbrook Drive for $15 cash only. Self-parking is available under the museum for an $8 flat rate.
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Food and drink may not be carried into the Billy Wilder Theater. Read our food, bag check, and photo policies.
The Hammer is dedicated to providing a comfortable and engaging experience for all ages. Children under 12 are welcome to visit with adult companions.
Hammer Kids is made possible through the generosity of the Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation. Hammer Kids also receives support from friends of the Hammer Museum's Kids Art Museum Project (K.A.M.P.), an annual family fundraiser. Additional funding is provided by The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, GRoW @ Annenberg, and The Winnick Family Foundation.
