About Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo is a 2003 Pixar Animation Studios film, released and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the film follows a clownfish named Marlin who, along with a regal tang named Dory, embarks on a journey to find his lost son, Nemo. Along the way they encounter various marine life, deal with the horrors of the open ocean and confront their own hidden fears. Released to critical acclaim, it became one of Pixar's most successful films.

Making / Production

The production of Finding Nemo was a result of years of creative development and technical innovation. Pixar’s artists had to invent, refine and understand techniques to create an underwater world that was both convincing and compelling. Director, Andrew Stanton, took a great deal of inspiration from his own experiences as a father.

Actors

• Albert Brooks: Played Marlin, Nemo's overprotective father. He portrayed the character's worry and neuroticism effectively, eliciting both humor and empathy.
• Ellen DeGeneres: Voiced Dory, the forgetful yet charismatic regal tang. DeGeneres brought humor and nuance to this character, making it one of the most memorable in animation history.
• Alexander Gould: Played Nemo, the eager yet vulnerable clownfish. His performance captured the innocence and determination of the character perfectly.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The idea of Finding Nemo came to director Andrew Stanton while he was taking his son for a walk in the park.
• The animation team took scuba diving lessons so they could capture the underwater setting more accurately.
• Finding Nemo is the best-selling DVD of all time, with over 40 million copies sold by 2006.

Awards

Finding Nemo received many awards, including the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, and was also nominated for three more, including Best Original Screenplay. It became the highest-grossing animated film at the time and is recognized as one of the best animated films ever made.

Quotes

• "Just keep swimming." - Dory
• "P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney." - Dory
• "I have to find my son!" - Marlin

Music and Soundtrack

• Visual and emotional immersion was enhanced by Thomas Newman's evocative and atmospheric score.
• The soundtrack managed to capture the fun, danger, and beauty of the underwater world of Finding Nemo.
• It included the catchy tune, "Beyond the Sea," sung by Robbie Williams.