The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

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1 hr. 23 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

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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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Tiron D

great film for the whole family. this is how you do an animated movie based off a tv show.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Vabian G

This is actually Classic Nickelodeon Movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/24

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Ryland C

Fun ass movie with an actual good message to kids on how to be mature! And I think that's really great! If you parents out there want to teach your kids on how to grow up in the future then, show them this movie! It's definitely a great message! Not just that, but it's funny, the animation is solid! And the "Goofy goober rock" song slaps HARD!!!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Adrian G

Muy divertida, y un extraño desarrollo de personaje que no veía venir de este tipo de películas

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Lian C

This movie is sure bigger, better, and more absorbent. This movie was a dream come true for SpongeBob fans who wanted to see their favorite sponge in the big screen. I know, nowaday this is completely normal. Anyways, this movie is an masterpiece from the mind of Stephen Hillenburg. I %100 reccomend anyone and new SpongeBob fans to watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Jorge R

This isn't just a film, the SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is CINEMA. 🤩🧽👑

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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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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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Very similar to the edgy animated TV show.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie takes on rather too much water during its extended feature-length submersion.

Dec 1, 2008

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

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.

May 20, 2008

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

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.

Rated: C

Nov 18, 2019

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Dorothy Woodend

The Tyee (British Columbia)

As much as I resisted the Bob, I have to admit this is actually a pretty funny film.

Aug 24, 2017

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

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.

Rated: F

Jan 10, 2011

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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
Executive Producer: Albie Hecht, Gina Shay, Derek Drymon
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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