The story begins in the colorful underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef, where Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) and his wife Coral (voiced by Elizabeth Perkins) are expecting their first batch of eggs. However, their happiness is short-lived when a barracuda attacks their home, killing Coral and all of their eggs except for one, which they name Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould).
Marlin becomes overprotective of Nemo due to the trauma of losing his family, which strains their relationship as Nemo grows up. On his first day of school, Nemo defies his father’s instructions and swims out into the open ocean, where he is captured by a scuba diver and taken away in a boat.
Determined to rescue his son, Marlin sets out on a perilous journey across the ocean, enlisting the help of a forgetful blue tang fish named Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres). Together, they encounter a series of colorful characters and face numerous obstacles, including sharks, jellyfish, and a surfer-dude sea turtle named Crush (voiced by Andrew Stanton).
Meanwhile, Nemo finds himself in a fish tank in a dentist’s office, where he meets a group of eccentric tankmates, including a Moorish idol named Gill (voiced by Willem Dafoe) who dreams of escaping to the ocean.
In the climax of the film, Marlin and Dory embark on a daring rescue mission to save Nemo from the dentist’s office. With the help of their friends, they devise a plan to jam the filtration system and create chaos in the office, allowing Nemo to escape back into the ocean.
In the end, Marlin learns to let go of his fears and trust in Nemo’s abilities, while Nemo gains independence and confidence. The two are reunited, and they return home to the reef, where they are greeted as heroes by their friends and family.
“Finding Nemo” is a heartwarming and visually stunning film that celebrates the bonds of family, friendship, and perseverance. With its memorable characters, captivating storyline, and breathtaking animation, the movie has become a beloved classic for audiences of all ages.