---
title: "Finding Nemo"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/finding-nemo-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12
imdb_id: "tt0266543"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 20695
content_rating: "G"
---

# Finding Nemo (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/finding-nemo-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Finding Nemo is a 2003 American animated comedy-drama adventure film directed by Andrew Stanton, who co-wrote the screenplay with Bob Peterson and David Reynolds. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, the film features the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, and Geoffrey Rush. The story follows Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish who is unexpectedly captured from the Great Barrier Reef and taken to a dentist's office aquarium in Sydney. His worrisome father Marlin embarks on a journey to bring him home, accompanied by Dory, a friendly but forgetful regal blue tang. Along the way, they encounter various marine life including vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, and hungry seagulls. The film explores themes of family, courage, and overcoming fear as Marlin navigates the challenges of the open ocean to rescue his son.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A timid clownfish embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his son from a dentist's aquarium."

### Why Watch
- engaging character dynamics
- vibrant animation style

### Caveats & Content Note
- features intense sequences involving predators
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains sequences of peril involving sharks, jellyfish, and seagulls.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, heartwarming, animated, humorous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, Hulu | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Stanton
- **Networks / Studios**: Pixar

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Albert Brooks** as *Marlin (voice)*
- **Ellen DeGeneres** as *Dory (voice)*
- **Alexander Gould** as *Nemo (voice)*
- **Willem Dafoe** as *Gill (voice)*
- **Geoffrey Rush** as *Nigel (voice)*
- **Brad Garrett** as *Bloat (voice)*
- **Allison Janney** as *Peach (voice)*
- **Austin Pendleton** as *Gurgle (voice)*
- **Stephen Root** as *Bubbles (voice)*
- **Vicki Lewis** as *Deb / Flo (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Andrew Stanton and Lee Unkrich.

### Q: What is the film about?
It follows a clownfish named Marlin who travels across the ocean to find his son, Nemo.

### Q: Who provided the voices?
The voice cast includes Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, and Willem Dafoe.

### Q: Who produced the film?
It was produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures.

### Q: Where is the film set?
The story takes place in the Great Barrier Reef and a dentist's office in Sydney.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [FINDING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finding)
- [Finding Nemo (2003) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266543)
- [FINDING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/finding)
- [Finding Nemo - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finding_Nemo)
- [Finding Nemo | Watch on Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-37b62808-2368-4688-9410-2dcf7461e258)
- [FINDING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/finding)

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