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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

2004·Movie
1h 27min·PG
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic678.4Rotten Tomatoes68%79%
IMDb7.2Metacritic678.4Rotten Tomatoes68%79%

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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie fingerprint

Very funny, high energy.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Fantasy

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Hero. Legend. Sponge.

There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.
Nostalgic Cartoon ChaosAbsurdist Physical ComedyUnderwater Fantasy AdventureHigh-Energy SlapstickSatirical Consumerism CritiqueWholesome FriendshipsIconic Voice PerformancesSurreal Dream LogicFamily-Friendly EntertainmentCulturally Significant Animation

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Hillenburg, Derek Drymon, Mark Osborne
Written by:
Stephen Hillenburg, Stephen Hillenburg, Stephen Hillenburg
Produced by:
Stephen Hillenburg, Derek Drymon, Mark Osborne
Composed by:
Tom Kenny, Lemmy Kilmister, Wilco

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Questions about The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

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Where can I stream The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie legally?

PrimefuboTVParamount+PeacockPhiloPeacock Premium+

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Peacock in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?

1 h 27 min

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?

Critics68
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie higher (78) than critics (68). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$141 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $141 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What language is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldInstrument of MurderVocal EvolutionShort-Lived LeadershipNo-SellRecurring RiffI Am What I AmStandard Power-Up PoseCreepy Old-Fashioned Diving SuitBig BadArc WordsDenser and Wackierand 267 more

TV Tropes lists 279 storytelling tropes for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Instrument of Murder, Vocal Evolution.