The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

2020, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 31m

73 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Although its story may leave fans on the surface, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run is a wondrously wacky visit to Bikini Bottom that retains the charm of the original series. Read critic reviews

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The animation is fine, but The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run feels more like a long episode of the show than a real cinematic experience. Read audience reviews

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Movie Info

In the first-ever all CGI SpongeBob motion picture event, THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN, SpongeBob SquarePants, his best friend Patrick, and the Bikini Bottom gang star in their most epic adventure movie yet! When SpongeBob's beloved pet snail Gary goes missing, a path of clues leads SpongeBob and Patrick to the powerful King Poseidon, who has Gary held captive in the Lost City of Atlantic City. On their mission to save Gary, SpongeBob and his pals team up for a heroic and hilarious journey where they discover nothing is stronger than the power of friendship.
  • Rating:
    PG (Rude Humor|Mild Language|Some Thematic Elements)
  • Genre:
    Kids & family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Tim Hill
  • Producer:
    Ryan Harris
  • Writer:
    Tim Hill
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $4.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Tom Kenny
SpongeBob, Gary, French Narrator
Voice
Awkwafina
Otto
Voice
Clancy Brown
Mr. Krabs
Voice
Rodger Bumpass
Squidward
Voice
Bill Fagerbakke
Patrick
Voice
Carolyn Lawrence
Sandy
Voice
Mr. Lawrence
Plankton
Voice
Reggie Watts
Chancellor
Voice
Matt Berry
Poseidon
Voice
Keanu Reeves
Sage
Voice
Snoop Dogg
The Gambler
Voice
Danny Trejo
El Diablo
Voice
Tiffany Haddish
Master of Ceremonies
Voice
Tim Hill
Director
Tim Hill
Screenwriter
Ryan Harris
Producer
Stephen Hillenburg
Executive Producer
Michael W. Andrews
Film Editing
Hans Zimmer
Original Music
Lynne Naylor
Production Design
Sue Mondt
Art Director
Carla Curry
Set Decoration
Shawna Trpcic
Costume Design
Donna Grillo
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