Domestic Gross: $339,714,978 It might surprise you to find Finding Nemo sitting here at the top of this list, but could you really argue with complete sincerity that such a charming, funny, universal and - quite frankly - beautiful slice of animated gold doesn't deserve to be at number one? As Pixar's fifth film, following the likes of Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc., it's clear that Finding Nemo was aimed somewhat towards a slightly younger audience than its previous films, but there's no denying the sheer magic of the intoxicating underwater world rendered here. That's to say, this epic father/son story about two clownfish seeking to find one another across the span of an entire ocean pushed the boundaries of animated movies in classic Pixar fashion - the level of detail on show here is mind-blowing, the jokes are genuinely funny, the storyline is emotionally resonant. The best thing about Finding Nemo, of course, is the voice work - especially courtesy of the leads, played by Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres. This is a timeless film that demands repeat viewings; an absolutely triumph for everyone involved. Like this article? Think we got the order wrong? Let us know in the comments section below.
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
