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Finding Nemo (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Finding Nemo (2003) movie poster

Finding Nemo is a 2003 animated comedy directed by Lee Unkrich and Andrew Stanton, starring Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres and Alexander Gould. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $941.6 million worldwide on a $94 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Animated Feature Film, and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
99%
worldwide gross
$941.6M
Oscar won
1
Where to watch Watch the trailer
Finding Nemo (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Directors
Lee Unkrich and Andrew Stanton
Genres
Adventure , Comedy , Animation , Family
Original language
English
Studio
Buena Vista Pictures
Budget
$94M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Finding Nemo About?

The premise of Finding Nemo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A worried clownfish named Marlin sets out on a dangerous journey to find his son, Nemo, who has been taken by a diver. Along the way, he's joined by Dory, a friendly but forgetful blue tang, and they face numerous challenges in the vast ocean. Nemo, meanwhile, is trying to escape from a dentist's office aquarium. The unlikely duo encounters a memorable cast of sea creatures as they navigate the underwater world.

Finding Nemo Themes & Keywords

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  • nemo the clownfish character
  • dory the blue tang fish character
  • underwater scene
  • based on film
  • ocean
  • single player
  • playstation 2
  • pixar
  • marlin the clownfish character
+8 more
  • underwater
  • fish
  • 2000s video game
  • movie tie in video game
  • game boy advance
  • xbox
  • nintendo gamecube
  • character name in title
Where to watch

Where to Watch Finding Nemo

Stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Finding Nemo Cast

Albert Brooks leads the cast, with Ellen DeGeneres and Alexander Gould. Directed by Lee Unkrich and Andrew Stanton.

Ratings

Finding Nemo Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Finding Nemo 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Plot

Finding Nemo Plot Summary

What happens in Finding Nemo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A clownfish named Marlin and his wife, Coral, experience a blissful life within their home, an anemone nestled in the stunning Great Barrier Reef. They are on the brink of parenthood, eagerly awaiting the hatching of their multitude of eggs. However, disaster strikes when a menacing barracuda invades their peaceful abode, knocking Marlin unconscious. When he regains consciousness, he faces the heartbreaking realization that Coral and nearly all of their eggs have fallen prey to the predator, leaving only one fragile egg behind. Determined to protect his sole surviving child, Marlin is resolute in his mission to keep Nemo safe.

Full summary

The whole story of Finding Nemo, scene by scene

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Box office

Finding Nemo Box Office & Budget

Finding Nemo grossed $941.6 million worldwide on a $94 million budget, 10 times what it cost. $380.8 million came from the US and Canada and $560.8 million (60%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$941.6M

10× its budget

US & Canada
$380.8M
International
$560.8M
Budget
$94M
US & Canada 40% Rest of the world 60%
Awards

Finding Nemo Awards & Nominations

Finding Nemo won 1 Oscar, including Animated Feature Film, and 2 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2004, with 1 win from 4 nominations.

2 wins9 nominations5 ceremonies

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Videos

Finding Nemo Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 4 trailers, 1 teaser, 1 featurette and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 7 videos
Finding Nemo 3D Trailer
  • Trailer Finding Nemo (2003) Trailer 1
  • Trailer Finding Nemo (2003) Trailer 2
  • Trailer Finding Nemo (2003) Trailer 3
  • Teaser Finding Nemo (2003) Teaser
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Finding Nemo?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Finding Nemo Also Known As

52 alternative titles, including “Finding Nemo 3D” and “Disney Pixar Finding Nemo”.

Also known as
  • Finding Nemo 3D
  • Disney Pixar Finding Nemo
  • Op zoek naar Nemo
  • نيمو
  • Hitta Nemo 3D
  • Tŭrseneto na Nemo
  • Psáchnontas ton Némo
  • V poiskakh Nemo
  • Potraga za Nemom
  • U poshukakh Nemo, ნემოს ძიება, ნემოს ძიებისას
  • Đi Tìm Nemo
  • İtmiş Balıq Nemo
+40 more
  • Leitin að Nemo
  • У пошуках Нэма
  • Findet Nemo
  • Le Monde de Nemo
  • Alla ricerca di Nemo
  • В поисках Немо
  • Hitta Nemo
  • Find Nemo
  • Némó nyomában
  • Buscando a Nemo
  • Hledá se Nemo
  • Kayıp Balık Nemo
  • 海底总动员
  • À Procura de Nemo
  • Gdzie jest Nemo
  • Oppdrag Nemo
  • מוצאים את נמו
  • Nemoa etsimässä
  • นีโม ปลาเล็กหัวใจโต๊...โต
  • Ψάχνοντας τον Νέμο
  • Hľadá sa Nemo
  • 니모를 찾아서
  • ファインディング・ニモ
  • În căutarea lui Nemo
  • Търсенето на Немо
  • У пошуках Немо
  • Procurando Nemo
  • Trouver Némo
  • 海底總動員
  • Kalapoeg Nemo
  • खो गया नीमों
  • Žuviukas Nemo
  • У потрази за Немом
  • Reševanje malega Nema, ნემოს ძიებაში
  • البحث عن نيمو
  • در جستجوی نمو
  • Meklējot Nemo
  • 海底奇兵
  • Buscant en Nemo
  • Nemoni izlab

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From the blog

Articles About Finding Nemo

3 articles about Finding Nemo. The latest: “The Evolution of Children's Films and Family Movies”.

FAQ

Finding Nemo FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Finding Nemo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Finding Nemo?

Finding Nemo runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Finding Nemo released?

Finding Nemo was released on May 30, 2003.

Who directed Finding Nemo?

Finding Nemo was directed by Lee Unkrich and Andrew Stanton.

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Who is in the cast of Finding Nemo?

Finding Nemo stars Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres and Alexander Gould.

Where can I watch Finding Nemo?

In the US, Finding Nemo is streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Finding Nemo make at the box office?

Finding Nemo grossed $941.6 million worldwide ($380.8 million domestic, $560.8 million international) on a budget of $94 million.

How is Finding Nemo rated?

Finding Nemo has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.

What awards did Finding Nemo win?

Finding Nemo won 2 awards from 9 nominations, including Animated Feature Film at the Oscars 2004.

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