Finding Nemo (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.8

Finding Nemo poster

Released in 2003, Finding Nemo is a family and animation film directed by Andrew Stanton, running about 100 minutes. “There are 3.7 trillion fish in the ocean. They're looking for one.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Finding Nemo stars Albert Brooks as Marlin (voice), Ellen DeGeneres as Dory (voice), Alexander Gould as Nemo (voice) and Willem Dafoe as Gill (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Finding Nemo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $940.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding Nemo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Finding Nemo tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Finding Nemo (2003)?
In US, Finding Nemo is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Finding Nemo worth watching?
Finding Nemo holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Finding Nemo?
Finding Nemo stars Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe and Brad Garrett.
When was Finding Nemo released?
Finding Nemo was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.