The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
2004, English. Directed by Stephen Hillenburg.
Hero. Legend. Sponge.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Part of a series
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Cast & crew
- Stephen HillenburgDirector
- Tom KennySpongeBob / Narrator / Gary / Various (voice)
- Clancy BrownMr. Krabs (voice)
- Rodger BumpassSquidward / Fish #4 (voice)
- Bill FagerbakkePatrick Star / Fish #2 / Chum Customer / Local Fish (voice)
- Mr. LawrencePlankton / Fish #7 / Attendant #2 (voice)
- Jill TalleyKaren / Old Lady (voice)
- Carolyn LawrenceSandy (voice)
- Mary Jo CatlettMrs. Puff (voice)
- Jeffrey TamborKing Neptune (voice)
- Scarlett JohanssonMindy (voice)
- Alec BaldwinDennis (voice)
- David HasselhoffDavid Hasselhoff
Details
- Released
- 19 November 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen Hillenburg, Derek Drymon, Tim Hill
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $141M
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What The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is based on
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is based on SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated television series by Stephen Hillenburg.
Animated television series
SpongeBob SquarePants
By Stephen Hillenburg
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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: quick answers
What comes after The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
Next in the series: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020), and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025).
Is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 3,344 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie on?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
If you liked The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, try The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Moana 2, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.
Who directed The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) was directed by Stephen Hillenburg and stars Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass.
What is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie based on?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is based on SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated television series by Stephen Hillenburg.