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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

2020Movie1 h 35 minPG

Animation
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic656.4Rotten Tomatoes66%48%

A wholesome, hopeful adventure movie about fantasy and family, with standout visual style.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for romance, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A huge journey to find a tiny friend.

When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.

Feels like

  • Hybrid Live-Action/CGI
  • Absurdist Ocean Adventure
  • High-Energy Slapstick
  • Visually Vibrant
  • Wholesome Friendship Quest
  • Chaotic Comedy
  • Nostalgic Brand Extension
  • Spectacular Set Pieces
  • Lighthearted Escapism
  • Eccentric Character Dynamics

Cast

24 of 57

Crew

Directed by
Tim Hill
Written by
Stephen Hillenburg, Jonathan Aibel, Tim Hill
Produced by
Ryan Harris
Music by
Hans Zimmer, Steve Mazzaro

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Facts

August 14, 2020 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
August 14, 2020
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, France, Canada
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Balloon Belly, No Challenge Equals No Satisfaction, You Are Better Than You Think You Are +9

  • Balloon Belly
  • No Challenge Equals No Satisfaction
  • You Are Better Than You Think You Are
  • Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness
  • Voice of the Legion
  • Jerkass Gods
  • Never My Fault
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Smart Ball
  • Meaningless Villain Victory
  • Please Spare Him, My Liege!
  • False Teeth Tomfoolery

12 of 76 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?"

Questions about The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?

Paramount+

In the United States, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (66 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run 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 Movie: Sponge on the Run make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Will I feel good after watching The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run a box office flop?

Budget$60 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 8% of its budget.