Technology
Animated comedy
Finding Dory (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Finding Dory is a 2016 animated comedy directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane, starring Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $1.03 billion worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Animation at the Artios Awards 2017. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
Loading streaming availability…
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Directors
- Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane
- Original language
-
English - After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Finding Dory About?
The premise of Finding Dory without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A forgetful blue tang named Dory embarks on a thrilling adventure to find her long-lost parents. With the help of her friends Nemo and Marlin, she journeys to the Marine Life Institute, a vast aquarium, to uncover the truth about her past and the origins of her memory loss. Along the way, she encounters new friends and faces challenges that test her determination to reunite with her family and find where she belongs.
Finding Dory Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- a113
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew
Finding Dory Cast
Albert Brooks leads the cast, with Ellen DeGeneres. Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane.
-
Co-director Andrew Stanton -
Co-director Angus MacLane
From the directors
More from Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane
More films directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane, best-rated first: WALL-E, Toy Story 5, Finding Nemo and A Bug's Life.
Ratings
Finding Dory Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Finding Dory 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
-
IMDb 5.9 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 7.3
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 70% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 3.3 /5
491 ratings
See on Letterboxd -
Movie Insider 4.1 /5
See on Movie Insider
Plot
Finding Dory Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Finding Dory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dory, the charming regal blue tang, finds herself lost and alone after being separated from her parents, Jenny and Charlie, during her childhood. Growing up with the struggle of short-term memory loss, she gradually forgets them until fate brings her together with Marlin, a clownfish on a quest to find his missing son, Nemo.
Fast forward one year, and Dory now happily resides in the reef alongside Marlin and Nemo, who have become her close friends and neighbors. One day, she experiences a flicker of memory about her parents and recalls that they live at the “Jewel of Morro Bay, California.” Determined to reunite with them, Dory embarks on a grand adventure, with Marlin and Nemo standing by her side.
Full summary
The whole story of Finding Dory, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Box office
Finding Dory Box Office
Finding Dory grossed $1.03 billion worldwide. $486.3 million came from the US and Canada and $543 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1B
- US & Canada
- $486.3M
- International
- $543M
US & Canada 47%
Rest of the world 53%
Awards
Finding Dory Awards & Nominations
Finding Dory earned 4 award nominations, including Animation at the Artios Awards 2017. The 4 nominations come from 4 ceremonies.
4 nominations4 ceremonies
-
Artios Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Animation
-
Annie Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
-
BAFTA 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Film – Andrew Stanton
-
Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
Videos
Finding Dory Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 3 trailers, 2 teasers and 6 clips.
- Trailer Finding Dory Official US Trailer
- Trailer Finding Dory Official US Trailer 2
- Teaser Have You Seen Her? - Finding Dory
- Teaser "She's Almost Here" TV Spot - Finding Dory
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Finding Dory?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What condition does Dory struggle with throughout the movie?
Cars
Cars in Finding Dory
12 cars on screen, including the 1985 Ford F-Series and the Opel Meriva A.
-
1985 Ford F-Series Important role -
Opel Meriva A Minor role -
2012 Fiat 500 Background role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
Details
Finding Dory Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “Finding Nemo 2” and “海底奇兵2”.
- Also known as
-
- Finding Nemo 2
- 海底奇兵2
- Buscando a Dory
- Kalatüdruk Dory
- Procurando Dory
- Oppdrag Dory
- Potraga za Dory
- U Potrazi za Dori
- 도리를 찾아서
- ファインディング・ドリー
- دوري, დორსი ძიებისას, დორის ძიება
- پیدا کردن دوری
+39 more Show fewer
- Đi Tìm Dory
- Iskanje pozabljive Dory
- İtmiş Balıq Dory
- Finding Nemo 2: Finding Dory
- Buscando a Nemo: 2 - Buscando a Dory
- Alla ricerca di Dory
- Le Monde de Dory
- À Procura de Dory
- В поисках Дори
- Szenilla nyomában
- Findet Dorie
- מוצאים את דורי
- Find Dory
- Ψάχνοντας την Ντόρι
- În căutarea lui Dory
- Gdzie jest Dory
- Kayıp Balık Dori
- 海底總動員2：多莉去哪兒
- Buscant la Dory
- У пошуках Дорі
- Potraga za Dorom
- 海底总动员2：多莉去哪儿
- Trouver Doris
- Mencari Dory
- Hledá se Dory
- У потрази за Дори
- Hľadá sa Dory
- Doria etsimässä
- Hitta Doris
- البحث عن دوري
- ผจญภัยดอรี่ขี้ลืม
- Търсенето на Дори
- Dorini Tapmaq
- Leitin að Dóru
- Žuvytė Dorė
- در جستجوی دوری
- Meklējot Doriju
- У пошуках Доры
- 海底奇兵 2, დორის ძიებიში
Seen Finding Dory?
More like this
Movies Like Finding Dory
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Finding Nemo, Dolphin Reef and Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Mermaids.
From the blog
Articles About Finding Dory
Our article about Finding Dory: “The Evolution and Impact of High-Definition Cinema”.
FAQ
Finding Dory FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Finding Dory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Finding Dory?
Finding Dory runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Finding Dory released?
Finding Dory was released on June 17, 2016.
Who directed Finding Dory?
Finding Dory was directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane.
More films by Andrew Stanton Who is in the cast of Finding Dory?
Finding Dory stars Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres.
How much did Finding Dory make at the box office?
Finding Dory grossed $1.03 billion worldwide ($486.3 million domestic, $543 million international).
How is Finding Dory rated?
Finding Dory has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was Finding Dory nominated for any awards?
Finding Dory received 4 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does Finding Dory have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Finding Dory has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
