
Finding Nemo
8.2
99%
90
7.8
A anxious clownfish father crosses the open ocean with a forgetful blue tang to rescue his abducted son from a Sydney dentist's aquarium.
Ember's analysis
- MoodBright
- EnergyEnergetic
- PacingBrisk
- IntensityModerate
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceMild
More about the film
Overview
A heartwarming underwater adventure that showcases the bond between a father and son, filled with humor and danger.
What critics said
Critics widely praise Finding Nemo as a visually stunning, emotionally resonant Pixar adventure with memorable characters and humor that appeals to all ages.
What sets it apart
- Marlin's search and Nemo's escape from the dentist's tank are intercut throughout the plot
- Dory's amnesia powers much of the humor and her loyalty to Marlin
- Fish, sharks, pelicans and anglerfish speak and act with personality across the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Harbour
Films like Finding Nemo, and why
- The Good Dinosaurshared family animation warmth, underwater adventure and parent child separation journey
- Ice Ageshared quest-driven animated adventure with comedic sidekick and heartfelt father figure
- Toy Storyshared Pixar feel good animated road-trip structure with lovable quirky companion
- The Little Mermaidshared undersea family animation with whimsical tone and found family warmth
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Stanton
- Release Date
- 2003-05-30
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (21163)
Common questions
- What is Finding Nemo about?
- A anxious clownfish father crosses the open ocean with a forgetful blue tang to rescue his abducted son from a Sydney dentist's aquarium.
- What is Finding Nemo like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Finding Nemo as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Finding Nemo violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Finding Nemo as mild.
- What did critics think of Finding Nemo?
- Critics widely praise Finding Nemo as a visually stunning, emotionally resonant Pixar adventure with memorable characters and humor that appeals to all ages.
- Which films are like Finding Nemo?
- Films with a similar feel include The Good Dinosaur, Ice Age, Toy Story, and The Little Mermaid.
- How long is Finding Nemo?
- Finding Nemo runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Finding Nemo?
- In United States, Finding Nemo streams on Disney Plus.
Cast
- Andrew StantonDirector
- Albert BrooksMarlin (voice)
- Ellen DeGeneresDory (voice)
- Alexander GouldNemo (voice)
- Willem DafoeGill (voice)
- Geoffrey RushNigel (voice)
- Brad GarrettBloat (voice)
- Allison JanneyPeach (voice)
- Austin PendletonGurgle (voice)
- Stephen RootBubbles (voice)
- Vicki LewisDeb / Flo (voice)





















