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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

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2015 • 93 min • Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Evil pirate Burger Beard is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, but the final page happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When Burger Beard endangers Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton must embark on a quest to retrieve the recipe and save their city...a quest that takes them to the surface world and transforms them into superheroes.

Our family guide

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SpongeBob and his friends must venture out of Bikini Bottom and into the human world to retrieve the Krabby Patty secret formula, stolen by an evil pirate. They face new challenges and even gain superpowers in their quest to save their town.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
0/10
Romance & sensuality
0/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Some slapstick cartoon violence
  • Brief moments of peril

What it models well

  • Teamwork and friendship
  • Resourcefulness
  • Protecting your community

Talk about it after

  • What makes a good leader?
  • Why is it important to work together?
  • How can one small action make a big difference?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

Where to watch

Stream

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Top billed cast

Director: Paul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell • Crew: Stephen Hillenburg, Paul Tibbitt, Glenn Berger, Jonathan Aibel

Trailers & clips

SpongeBob and Plankton Time Travel TOGETHER?

SpongeBob Out of Water & Inside The Real World - Full Scene

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) - A Sponge in Time Scene (4/10) | Movieclips

The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water: Behind the Scenes Voice Recording | ScreenSlam

Official Trailer #1

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers

> SpongeBob's return to the big screen in a grand scale. It's been a decade since the first film, definitely a long wait for the fans. That film was a hit, but I don't know why it took so long for the second. Honestly, I loved this one too, albeit I'm not a diehard fan, just a supporter. One of the beautiful cartoon universe with unique characters that can entertain all ages. The new addition, especially for th...

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Details

TMDB audience
6.1/10 (2,573)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$74,000,000
Box office
$325,186,032
Franchise
SpongeBob Collection
IMDb
tt2279373
Official site
www.spongebobmovie.com

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