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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

2020, English. Directed by Tim Hill.

A huge journey to find a tiny friend.

When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.

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Runtime
1h 35m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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7.4/10 from 3,050 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is streaming on Netflix in India.

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Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
14 August 2020
Country
United States of America, France, Canada
Written by
Tim Hill, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Budget
$60M
Box office
$4.8M
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What The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is based on

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is based on SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated television series by Stephen Hillenburg.

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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run: quick answers

What should I watch before The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?

Watch The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) first.

What comes after The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?

Next in the series: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025).

Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 3,050 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).

Does The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run on?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?

If you liked The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, try The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie.

Who directed The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) was directed by Tim Hill and stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass.

What is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run based on?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is based on SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated television series by Stephen Hillenburg.

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