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Plankton: The Movie

2025Movie1 h 23 min

ComedyFamily
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic615.8Rotten Tomatoes73%65%

A fast-paced, quirky family movie about pop culture and family, with standout performances and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

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Story

They needed a hero. They got a villain.

Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Satirical Take on Romance
  • High-Energy Slapstick
  • Iconic Voice Acting
  • Nostalgic Pop Culture
  • Eccentric Character Study
  • Heartwarming Antagonist Arc
  • Visual Gag Heavy

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Dave Needham
Written by
Mr. Lawrence, Kaz, Chris Viscardi
Produced by
Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, Sue Mondt
Music by
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 8, 2025 · 1 h 23 min · Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction

Released
March 8, 2025
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Genres
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

All-CGI Cartoon, Karma Houdini, Take Over the World +9

  • All-CGI Cartoon
  • Karma Houdini
  • Take Over the World
  • Big "SHUT UP!"
  • Grew Beyond Their Programming
  • Hypno Pendulum
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Must Have Caffeine
  • Theme Naming
  • Devious Dolphins
  • Balloon Belly
  • Backported Development

12 of 96 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Plankton: The Movie?"

Questions about Plankton: The Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Plankton: The Movie?

Netflix

In the United States, Plankton: The Movie streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Plankton: The Movie worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Plankton: The Movie okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Plankton: The Movie make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Plankton: The Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Plankton: The Movie use?

All-CGI CartoonKarma HoudiniTake Over the WorldBig "SHUT UP!"Grew Beyond Their ProgrammingHypno PendulumBait-and-SwitchMust Have CaffeineTheme NamingDevious DolphinsBalloon BellyBackported Developmentand 84 more

TV Tropes lists 96 tropes for it, including All-CGI Cartoon, Karma Houdini, and Take Over the World.