Finding Nemo
| 2003Directed by: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Main Plot
"Finding Nemo" is an animated adventure film set in the underwater world. The story revolves around Marlin, a timid clownfish who is devastated after his son, Nemo, is captured by a diver and taken to a fish tank in a dentist's office in Sydney. Despite his fears of the open ocean, Marlin embarks on a determined quest to rescue his son. Along the way, he is joined by Dory, a friendly but forgetful blue tang, who helps him navigate the ocean. Their journey is filled with various challenges as they encounter a range of other marine creatures, including sharks, sea turtles, and a group of surly seagulls. Meanwhile, Nemo, along with the other captured sea creatures in the dentist's fish tank, devises a plan to return to the ocean and reunite with his father. The film explores themes of family, bravery, and friendship as Marlin and Nemo strive to find each other and return home safely.
Characters
- Albert Brooks voices Marlin, a clownfish who embarks on a journey to rescue his son Nemo, who has been captured by a diver.
- Ellen DeGeneres voices Dory, a forgetful but optimistic blue tang who helps Marlin on his journey to find his missing son.
- Alexander Gould voiced Nemo, a young clownfish captured by divers, sparking his father Marlin's quest across the ocean to rescue him.
Ending Explained
In the conclusion of "Finding Nemo," Marlin, the overly protective clownfish father, finally reunites with his son Nemo after an arduous journey across the ocean. Marlin has faced numerous challenges and dangers along the way, including sharks, a jellyfish swarm, and a deep-sea anglerfish, all while accompanied by Dory, a blue tang with short-term memory loss. Their adventure leads them to Sydney, Australia, where Nemo has been held captive in a dentist's fish tank but manages to escape with the help of his tank mates. The reunion scene is touching and marks significant character development, especially for Marlin. He learns to trust Nemo's capabilities and overcomes his fears, realizing that his overprotectiveness can hinder Nemo's growth. Nemo, on the other hand, has gained a great deal of independence and courage through his own experiences. As the movie concludes, Marlin and Nemo return to their home in the Great Barrier Reef. Marlin has grown to be more relaxed about Nemo's safety and allows him more freedom. The film ends on a positive note, emphasizing themes of trust, family bonds, and personal growth.