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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
PG

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Hero. Legend. Sponge.

2004 • 87 min • Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.

Our family guide

Best from age 6
71
Movie Knight Score
3262 reviews
  • 71 Audience · 3262 · 100%

SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a perilous journey to Shell City to retrieve King Neptune's stolen crown and clear Mr. Krabs' name. They face numerous challenges and dangerous foes on their adventure to save Bikini Bottom.

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

Heads up

  • Some moments might be intense for younger viewers
  • Brief peril and chase scenes

What it models well

  • Friendship and loyalty
  • Perseverance
  • Believing in yourself

Talk about it after

  • What makes a good leader?
  • The importance of helping friends
  • Overcoming obstacles

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Top billed cast

Director: Stephen Hillenburg • Crew: Stephen Hillenburg, Tim Hill, Derek Drymon, Kent Osborne, Aaron Springer, Paul Tibbitt, Stephen Hillenburg

Trailers & clips

SpongeBob OUT OF WATER & Inside The Real World - Full Scene

Making Of The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

Trailer

Musical Pirates - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (1/10) Movie CLIP (2004) HD

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Details

TMDB audience
7.1/10 (3,262)
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Budget
$30,000,000
Box office
$141,067,890
Franchise
SpongeBob Collection
IMDb
tt0345950

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