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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

2004Movie1 h 27 minPG

Animation
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic678.4Rotten Tomatoes68%79%

A nostalgic, hopeful adventure movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Cartoon Chaos
  • Absurdist Physical Comedy
  • Underwater Fantasy Adventure
  • High-Energy Slapstick
  • Satirical Consumerism Critique
  • Wholesome Friendships
  • Iconic Voice Performances
  • Surreal Dream Logic
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment
  • Culturally Significant Animation

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Hillenburg, Mark Osborne, Derek Drymon
Written by
Stephen Hillenburg, Aaron Springer, Paul Tibbitt
Produced by
Stephen Hillenburg, Julia Pistor
Music by
Gregor Narholz

Everyone

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Facts

November 19, 2004 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
November 19, 2004
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$141 million
Available in
108 countries

Tropes

Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Instrument of Murder, Vocal Evolution +9

  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Instrument of Murder
  • Vocal Evolution
  • Short-Lived Leadership
  • No-Sell
  • Recurring Riff
  • I Am What I Am
  • Standard Power-Up Pose
  • Creepy Old-Fashioned Diving Suit
  • Big Bad
  • Arc Words
  • Denser and Wackier

12 of 279 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?"

Questions about The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?

PrimeParamount+Tubi TV

In the United States, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie streams on Prime and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 67). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (68).

Is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The SpongeBob SquarePants 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.

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.