Finding Dory (2016)

🎬 Finding Dory (2016)
Genre: Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family
Directors: Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane
Production: Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Pictures
Voices by: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton

Synopsis:
Finding Dory is the heartwarming and hilarious sequel to the beloved Finding Nemo (2003). Set one year after Nemo’s rescue, the story follows the forgetful yet lovable blue tang fish, Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), as she suddenly remembers fragments of her childhood and sets out on a quest to find her long-lost parents.

Accompanied by her friends Marlin and Nemo, Dory journeys across the ocean to the Marine Life Institute in California. There, she meets a colorful new cast of characters, including Hank the grumpy octopus, Destiny the nearsighted whale shark, and Bailey the beluga with sonar issues.

As Dory struggles with her short-term memory loss, she learns that family is not just about being together, but about never giving up—even when you forget what you’re looking for. The film beautifully balances comedy, emotion, and adventure with Pixar’s signature heart.

Themes:

• Memory, identity, and belonging

• Resilience and self-discovery

• The power of friendship and family

• Inclusion and neurodiversity

Visuals & Animation:
Pixar delivers another stunning underwater world, filled with vibrant sea life, realistic textures, and immersive lighting effects. The Marine Life Institute setting adds a fun and educational twist, blending imagination with themes of ocean conservation.

Critical Reception:
Finding Dory received widespread acclaim for its humor, emotional depth, and message of empowerment. Ellen DeGeneres was praised for her touching and energetic performance. The film was a box office hit, grossing over $1 billion worldwide, and became one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.

Fun Fact:
Hank the octopus has only seven tentacles—animators found eight too difficult to animate, so they wrote it into the design!

Release Date: June 17, 2016 (USA)
Runtime: 97 minutes
Rated: PG