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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Play trailer 2:18 Poster for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie PG 2004 1h 23m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this lively animated adventure, undersea oddball SpongeBob SquarePants and his starfish friend, Patrick, embark on a quest to clear the name of Mr. Krabs, the owner of the Krusty Krab restaurant, who has been framed for stealing the crown of ocean deity King Neptune. Leaving the familiar confines of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob and Patrick venture out towards Shell City, where they hope to find Neptune's crown, but numerous obstacles stand (or float) in their way.
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Critics Consensus

Surreally goofy and entertaining for both children and their parents.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 29, 2010
3/5
Very similar to the edgy animated TV show. Go to Full Review Todd McCarthy Variety Dec 1, 2008
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie takes on rather too much water during its extended feature-length submersion. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader May 20, 2008
The Nickelodeon cartoon series about an oceanic sponge and his starfish sidekick washes onto the big screen with a tide of weak one-liners, exaggerated reactions, and vaguely nauseating gags. Go to Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Nov 18, 2019
C
As a TV series, Spongebob has proven to be quite entertaining in 30-minute doses. Stretching the running time to 90 minutes doesnt help raise the level of appreciation, though. Go to Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) Aug 24, 2017
As much as I resisted the Bob, I have to admit this is actually a pretty funny film. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Jan 10, 2011
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The questions that the religious right needs to ask are how and why they ever confused homosexuality with pedophilia. Not only does blurring this issue do gays a disservice, it lets SpongeBob get away with murder. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Francesco T @RT28628563 5 days ago Questo sì che è un capolavoro ed è anche il miglior film di Spongebob! See more Rani G @Shabota 6 days ago I loved it when i was a little kid its vey fascinating you know See more @RT66929394 6 days ago Absolute cinema this movie build my childhood the best movie I ever seen in my entire stupid **** life funny See more Gustavojr C @RT30876198 Sep 28, 2026 It was so sad when the part where SpongeBob and Patrick almost died, especially with the music. See more Jaime B @Jimmy393 Sep 20, 2026 This movie is great See more Nim T @nimtse Sep 15, 2026 A funny movie that didn't reduce the show's original essence. The story was pretty good, and surprisingly, other actors did voice-over roles, such as Scarlet Johansson and Alec Baldwin. I was laughing throughout, especially during the brawl scene, for something like the Gooby Goober song. The movie also conveys the message that there is nothing wrong with being a kid or who you are. SpongeBob was more serious in this one, with a clear dream of becoming a manager and a sharp reaction when he found out he didn't get it. I would have liked a little more involvement from Krabs and Squidward. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Hillenburg

Director

Mark Osborne

Director

Tom Kenny

SpongeBob

Bill Fagerbakke

Patrick Star

Clancy Brown

Mr. Krabs

Rodger Bumpass

Squidward

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Movie Info

Synopsis In this lively animated adventure, undersea oddball SpongeBob SquarePants and his starfish friend, Patrick, embark on a quest to clear the name of Mr. Krabs, the owner of the Krusty Krab restaurant, who has been framed for stealing the crown of ocean deity King Neptune. Leaving the familiar confines of Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob and Patrick venture out towards Shell City, where they hope to find Neptune's crown, but numerous obstacles stand (or float) in their way.
Director
Stephen Hillenburg, Mark Osborne
Producer
Stephen Hillenburg, Julia Pistor
Screenwriter
Derek Drymon, Stephen Hillenburg, Kent Osborne, Aaron Springer, Tim Hill, Paul Tibbitt
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Nickelodeon Movies, Paramount Pictures International, United Plankton Pictures
Rating
PG (Some Mild Crude Humor)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 19, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$85.4M
Runtime
1h 23m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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