Finding Nemo (2003) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb	8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes	99%
Metacritic	90/100
Director	Andrew Stanton
Genre	Animation, Family, Adventure
Runtime	100 min
Rated	G
Cast	Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush

"There are 3.7 trillion fish in the ocean. They're looking for one."

Should You Watch Finding Nemo?

With an IMDb score of 8.2, Finding Nemo is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. The 99% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.

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.

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Ratings Breakdown

IMDb: 8.2/10 from 20,386 votes — the broad audience consensus.
Rotten Tomatoes: 99% — Certified Fresh by critics.
Metacritic: 90/100 — weighted critic average.
TMDB: 7.8/10 from 20,386 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Finding Nemo's IMDb rating?

Finding Nemo (2003) has an IMDb rating of 8.2 out of 10 based on 20,386 user votes.

Is Finding Nemo worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 8.2 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 99%, Finding Nemo is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is Finding Nemo?

Finding Nemo has a runtime of 100 min. It is rated G.

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