Finding Nemo (2003 Box Office Champ)

Finding Nemo (2003 Box Office Champ)

Author: Awesome Movie Year February 24, 2021 Duration: 55:43

The first episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 2003 features the second highest-grossing film at the box office, Pixar’s Finding Nemo. Directed and co-written by Andrew Stanton and starring the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett and Allison Janney, Finding Nemo grossed $940.3 million worldwide, making it the all-time highest-grossing animated film at the time.

The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/finding-nemo-2003), Lisa Schwarzbaum in Entertainment Weekly (https://ew.com/article/2012/07/31/finding-nemo-4/), and Keith Phipps in the AV Club (https://film.avclub.com/finding-nemo-1798198587).

Please like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 2003 installment featuring our pick for a notable filmmaking debut, Tom McCarthy’s The Station Agent.


Ever wonder what makes a particular year in cinema truly stand out? Awesome Movie Year digs into that very question, one remarkable film at a time. Co-hosted by film critic Josh Bell alongside filmmaker and comedian Jason Harris, this podcast picks a single, noteworthy year each season and meticulously explores what made it so special. Rather than broad overviews, every episode zooms in on a different movie from that chosen year, offering a deep dive into its impact, its cultural moment, and its lasting legacy. The conversations blend critical analysis with a genuine love for the medium, thanks to the hosts' complementary backgrounds. Produced by David Rosen of Piecing It Together for the All Points West Podcast Network, the show has a polished yet conversational feel. You’ll hear about blockbusters and hidden gems alike, all through the lens of why they mattered then and why they still resonate. It’s for anyone who loves to look beyond the screen and understand the context that creates a classic. Tune in to Awesome Movie Year for a thoughtful and engaging tour through some of cinema’s most fascinating periods.
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