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Finding Dory

2016·Movie
1h 37min·PG

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Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

An unforgettable journey she probably won't remember.

Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
Animated Family AdventureHeartwarming JourneyMemory & IdentityUndersea WorldHumorous & EngagingFinding FamilyFriendship StoryVisually StunningCharming CharactersEmotional Quest

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Questions about Finding Dory

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Where can I stream Finding Dory legally?

Finding Dory is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Finding Dory worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Finding Dory rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Finding Dory?

1 h 37 min

Finding Dory runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Finding Dory?

Critics86
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Finding Dory higher (86) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Finding Dory a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$1.0 billion

Yes, a big one. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $1.0 billion worldwide, 5.1 times its budget.

What language is Finding Dory in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Finding Dory?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Finding Dory in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Finding Dory use?

Cuddle BugCerebus RetconFunny Background EventNever Say "Die"Dinky DriversQuest for IdentityCuteness OverloadThe GhostCompany Cross-ReferencesDare to Be BadassParting-Words RegretCreative Closing Creditsand 127 more

TV Tropes lists 139 storytelling tropes for Finding Dory, including Cuddle Bug, Cerebus Retcon, Funny Background Event.