Finding Dory (2016)

Kernel Score: 80% · 12,561 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family

Released: 2016-06-16

Runtime: 97 minutes

Is Finding Dory worth watching?

Worth watching. A sweet, funny follow-up that follows the forgetful blue fish on a quest for her family. It leans on the first film's charm and isn't quite as fresh, but kids and parents will both enjoy it.

Watch it if you

  • liked Finding Nemo
  • want a warm, funny family film
  • enjoy stories about memory and belonging

Skip it if you

  • expect something as original as the first film
  • dislike cute sidekicks

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Finding Dory

  • Stream: Disney+
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

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?

Finding Dory parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that Finding Dory is a PG family animated adventure about memory loss and searching for family.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Mild peril typical of an undersea adventure, with no significant violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Finding Dory

If you liked Finding Dory, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Finding Nemo (2003) — 86%: The original, where Dory first appears.
  • WALL·E (2008) — 90%: Pixar's charming story of a lonely character on a mission.
  • Up (2009) — 87%: Funny, moving Pixar adventure.
  • Inside Out 2 (2024) — 84%: Pixar film about big feelings and growing up.
  • Coco (2017) — 90%: Warm family story about memory and belonging.
  • Moana (2016) — 85%: Adventure with a spirited heroine and ocean setting.

Director

Andrew Stanton

Cast

  • Albert Brooks as Marlin (voice)
  • Ellen DeGeneres as Dory (voice)
  • Ed O'Neill as Hank (voice)
  • Hayden Rolence as Nemo (voice)
  • Diane Keaton as Jenny (voice)
  • Eugene Levy as Charlie (voice)
  • Ty Burrell as Bailey (voice)
  • Kaitlin Olson as Destiny (voice)
  • Idris Elba as Fluke (voice)
  • Dominic West as Rudder (voice)

Finding Dory FAQ

Is Finding Dory worth watching?

Worth watching. A sweet, funny follow-up that follows the forgetful blue fish on a quest for her family. It leans on the first film's charm and isn't quite as fresh, but kids and parents will both enjoy it.

Where can I watch Finding Dory?

In the US you can stream Finding Dory on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Finding Dory OK for kids?

Finding Dory is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Finding Dory is a PG family animated adventure about memory loss and searching for family.

What movies are like Finding Dory?

If you liked Finding Dory, try Finding Nemo, WALL·E, Up and Inside Out 2.