About “Finding Nemo” in a few words:

“Finding Nemo” is a heartwarming tale set in the vast expanse of the ocean. The story follows Marlin, a protective clownfish, as he embarks on a daring mission to rescue his son, Nemo, who’s been captured by divers and placed in a dentist’s fish tank. Along the way, Marlin is accompanied by Dory, a forgetful but optimistic blue tang, and they encounter various underwater creatures, facing both dangers and delightful experiences. The film beautifully captures the essence of family, friendship, and resilience.

Meet the characters from Finding Nemo

Marlin

Marlin is the anxious dad who somehow turned hyper-vigilance into an art form — seriously, he has a whole checklist in his head for everything, and yet he’ll sprint into ridiculous danger if it means saving someone. He’s cautious to the point of comedy but also quietly heroic, the kind of person who will panic mid-plan and then nail it anyway. He remembers every tiny detail about the open ocean (and yet forgets where he put the map? wait no, he probably didn’t bring one), and his love for Nemo is so big it makes him do things he’d sworn he’d never do. Honestly, he’s lovable, neurotic, stubborn, and kind of the friend who texts you at 2 a.m. with a rescue plan.

Nemo

Nemo is the plucky underdog with a tiny fin and enormous courage — adorable, headstrong, and forever curious about the big world outside his anemone. He’s stubborn in the best way: refuses to be defined by his limitations, tries things, fails, learns, and then does an even bigger thing. He collects weird little treasures (shells, bits of string, probably a pebble he named once) and has this bright, slightly dramatic optimism that makes you root for him instantly. Sometimes he’s annoyingly naive, other times he’s uncannily clever — basically a tiny explorer with a dramatic flair and a soft heart.

Dory

Dory is the chaotic ray of sunshine who leaks optimism like glitter and forgets what she was saying mid-sentence — and somehow that’s the best thing ever. She’s relentlessly kind, full of song, terrible at directions but absolutely brilliant at heart and problem-solving when it counts (also she has killer improvisation skills, which is basically her superpower). She’ll swear she remembers everything and then giggle and admit she doesn’t, but also somehow remembers important stuff when it matters — go figure. Slightly ridiculous, endlessly endearing, and probably the friend who will clap loudly at your tiny wins and then ask your name again five minutes later.

Gill

Gill is the battle-scarred, slightly brooding leader of the tank crew who looks like he’s been through a dozen wars and also through a motivational seminar. He’s strategic, a planner, always thinking three moves ahead (escape, repair, revenge? maybe all of the above), and secretly very sentimental about the little rules and rituals that keep his gang together. He’s intimidating but also a dad-type in fish form — tough love, lots of scheming, and a soft spot you don’t notice until he lets it out at an inconvenient moment. Quirky detail: he’s got a habit of polishing his hook like it’s a medal, which is either creepy or endearing depending on your mood.

Bruce

Bruce is the enormous, well-meaning shark trying very hard not to be a walking catastrophe — “Fish are friends, not food,” he says with this ridiculous grin that makes you both laugh and check your pockets. He’s into self-improvement (support groups! affirmations! snacks that are definitely not fishy), very charismatic, and kind of wildly enthusiastic about his new identity as a reformed predator. The thing is, he’s still enormous and teethy and occasionally, you know, almost lapses, which makes every moment with him tense and hilarious. He’s basically the lovable giant who wants to be better, loves group therapy, and sometimes brings way too many snacks to meetings.