The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
2015, English. Directed by Paul Tibbitt & Mike Mitchell.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 2,627 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 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
SpongeBob: watch order
Cast & crew
- Paul TibbittDirector
- Mike MitchellDirector
- Tom KennySpongeBob / Gary / Agreeable Mob Member / Waffle (voice)
- Bill FagerbakkePatrick / Male Fish / Eager Customer (voice)
- Rodger BumpassDoctor / Squidward / Angry Mob Member #2 / Doughnut / Squidasaurus Rex (voice)
- Clancy BrownMr. Krabs (voice)
- Mr. LawrencePlankton / Plankton Robot / News Anchor Fish / Mob Member (voice)
- Carolyn LawrenceSandy (voice)
- Antonio BanderasBurger Beard
- Eric BauzaSeagull (voice)
- Tim ConwaySeagull (voice)
- Eddie DeezenSeagull (voice)
- Rob PaulsenSeagull (voice)
- Kevin Michael RichardsonSeagull (voice)
Details
- Released
- 28 January 2015
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Tibbitt, Glenn Berger, Stephen Hillenburg
- Budget
- $74M
- Box office
- $325M
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What The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water is based on
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 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 Movie: Sponge Out of Water: quick answers
What should I watch before The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?
Watch The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) first.
What comes after The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?
Next in the series: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025).
Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 2,627 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water on?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?
If you liked The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, try The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, Moana 2, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
Who directed The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) was directed by Paul Tibbitt and Mike Mitchell and stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass.
What is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water based on?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water is based on SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated television series by Stephen Hillenburg.