Finding Nemo

There are 3.7 trillion fish in the ocean. They're looking for one.

2003 • 100 min • Animation · Family · Adventure

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Synopsis

Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

20770 reviews

100 Reviewers · 4 · 60%
78 Audience · 20766 · 40%

An overprotective clownfish dad, Marlin, and his forgetful friend Dory embark on an epic journey across the ocean to find Marlin's son, Nemo, after he's captured and taken to a dentist's aquarium. They meet a cast of memorable sea creatures, while Nemo plans his own escape.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some moments of peril with sharks, jellyfish, and a fishing net.
Separation anxiety is a central theme and might be unsettling for very young viewers.
Characters face challenges and setbacks before reaching their goals.

What it models well

The importance of family and perseverance
Overcoming fears and letting go
Helping others and teamwork
Accepting differences

Talk about it after

Why is Marlin so overprotective, and is it always a good thing?
What does it mean to trust someone, even when you're scared?
How do Nemo, Marlin, and Dory each learn to be brave?
The importance of respecting marine life and their habitats

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Top billed cast

Director: Andrew Stanton • Crew: Andrew Stanton, David Reynolds, Bob Peterson

Trailers & clips

Celebrating World Ocean Day - Official Clip

Finding Nemo (2003) - The Making Of

Finding Nemo (2003) Trailer 2

Finding Nemo (2003) Trailer 3

Finding Nemo (2003) Teaser

Finding Nemo (2003) Trailer 1

FINDING NEMO 3D - 'Featurette'

Finding Nemo 3D Trailer

Reviewer notes

Recommended
"Nemo" is your typically adventurous and curious offspring. Living amidst the wonders of the Barrier Reef has began to wear on the young clownfish, though, and he yearns for the open ocean. His dad knows best and has forbidden him from leaving the safety of their home waters but one day his nose gets the better of him as he espies a fishing boat and next thing he is caught by a diver who whisks him off to the surg...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Awesome ocean visuals and fun story do a good job glossing over dark themes of loss, addiction, hopelessness and despair.
johnmills, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Utterly stunning. There isn't anything to dislike about <em>'Finding Nemo'</em>, it sets the tone perfectly and expertly tells the tale of Nemo, Marlin and Dory. Considering how the story goes, the film does an outstanding job at seamlessly switching between Nemo's adventure and his father's - it's truly terrifically done. This also includes a whole bunch of memorable characters and voices. Alexander Gould, ...
r96sk, TMDB Community

Recommended
One of the best animated films I have ever seen. Great characters, amusing animation, and laugh-out-loud humor. Also, watch for the little skit shown after the credits. It's all great stuff that simply must be seen.
Dave09, TMDB Community