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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015): Cast & Ratings

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) movie poster

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water is a 2015 animated comedy directed by Mike Mitchell and Paul Tibbitt, starring Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown and Antonio Banderas. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $325.2 million worldwide on a $74 million budget. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
80%
worldwide gross
$325.2M
Metascore
62
budget
$74M
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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Directors
Mike Mitchell and Paul Tibbitt
Original language
English
Budget
$74M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water About?

The premise of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When the Krabby Patty secret formula is stolen, SpongeBob Squarepants and his friends must journey above the sea to rescue it. Teaming up with new allies and facing familiar foes, the group encounters the notorious Burger Beard. This thrilling adventure takes them on a wild chase to recover the treasured formula and uncover a surprising heroism within themselves.

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Cast & crew

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Cast

Tom Kenny leads the cast, with Clancy Brown and Antonio Banderas. Directed by Mike Mitchell and Paul Tibbitt; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the directors

More from Mike Mitchell and Paul Tibbitt

More films directed by Mike Mitchell and Paul Tibbitt, best-rated first: Trolls World Tour, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Sky High and Shrek Forever After.

Ratings

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 62 on Metacritic.

Plot

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Plot Summary

What happens in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A pirate known as Burger Beard embarks on a journey to Bikini Atoll, where he unearths a magical book that can bring to life anything written within its pages. This enchanted tome narrates the thrilling exploits of SpongeBob SquarePants, who juggles his duties in the bustling underwater city of Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob works at the beloved Krusty Krab restaurant, where he diligently flips Krabby Patties while guarding the secret recipe from the devious Plankton, owner of the competitor Chum Bucket.

Full summary

The whole story of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, scene by scene

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Box office

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Box Office & Budget

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water grossed $325.2 million worldwide on a $74 million budget, 4.4 times what it cost. $163 million came from the US and Canada and $162.2 million (50%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$325.2M

4.4× its budget

US & Canada
$163M
International
$162.2M
Budget
$74M
US & Canada 50% Rest of the world 50%
Videos

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 1 featurette.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water - Official Trailer #1 | In Theaters February 6
  • Clip The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) - A Sponge in Time Scene (4/10) | Movieclips
  • Clip SpongeBob Out of Water & Inside The Real World - Full Scene
  • Clip SpongeBob and Plankton Time Travel TOGETHER?
  • Featurette The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water: Behind the Scenes Voice Recording | ScreenSlam
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main antagonist trying to steal the Krabby Patty formula?

Cars

Cars in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

18 cars on screen, including the 1962 Checker Taxicab and the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6.

All 18 cars
  • 1962 Checker Taxicab in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 1962 Checker Taxicab Minor role
  • 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6 in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Background role
  • Chevrolet Step-Van 7 P-10 in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Chevrolet Step-Van 7 P-10 Background role
  • 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Background role
Details

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Also Known As

50 alternative titles, including “Bob Esponja: Um Herói Fora d’Água” and “SpongeBob Movie 2: Sponge Out Of Water”.

Also known as
  • Bob Esponja: Um Herói Fora d’Água
  • SpongeBob Movie 2: Sponge Out Of Water
  • Bob l'éponge - Le film - Un héros sort de l'eau
  • Bob l'éponge, le film - Un héros sort de l'eau
  • SpongeBob: Esponja Fora de Água
  • SpongeBob 3D: Spons op het droge
  • Губка Боб в 3D
  • Губка Боб: Життя на сушi
  • 스폰지밥 3D
  • باب اسفنجی: بیرون از آب
  • Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης: Έξω απ' τα νερά του
  • Käsna-Kalle Kantpüks
+38 more
  • 海绵宝宝:海绵出水
  • Bob Esponja: Un héroe fuera del agua
  • SpongeBob Schwammkopf - Schwamm aus dem Wasser
  • Sünger Bob Kare Pantolon
  • スポンジ・ボブ 海のみんなが世界を救Woo!
  • Spongebob - An Scannán: Spúinse as Uisce
  • 海绵宝宝:脱水大冒险
  • Bob l'éponge, le film : Un héros sort de l'eau
  • SpongyaBob: Ki a vízből!
  • SpongeBob Schwammkopf
  • SpongeBob: Spons op het Droge
  • SpongeBob - Fuori dall'acqua
  • בובספוג מכנס מרובע הסרט: גיבורים מחוץ למים
  • Svampebob: En rigtig landkrabbe
  • 海绵宝宝:水兵陆战队
  • SvampBob Fyrkant: Äventyr på torra land
  • Spongebob: Na suchym lądzie
  • Spongebob vo filme: Hubka na suchu
  • SpongeBob ve filmu: Houba na suchu
  • SvampeBob Firkant Filmen - Svamp På Land
  • SüngerBob KarePantolon: Suyu Süngerle Sil
  • SpongeBob: Aventuri pe uscat
  • Bob Esponja: Um Herói Fora D'Água
  • Paavo Pesusieni Kuivalla Maalla
  • Bob l'éponge, le film : Éponge à court d'eau
  • Спондж Боб: Гъба на сухо
  • Сунђер Боб Коцкалоне филм: Сунђер на сувом
  • 海綿寶寶:海陸大出擊
  • スポンジ・ボブ 海のみんなが世界を救Woo!
  • Sūklis Bobs Kvadrātbiksis: Ārpus ūdens
  • Kempiniukas Plačiakelnis 2
  • สพันจ์บ็อบ ฮีโร่จากใต้สมุทร
  • Spuži na suhem
  • Spužva Bob Skockani film: Spužva na suhom
  • 海綿寶寶 - 脫水大冒險
  • سبونج بوب الإسفنج خارج المياه
  • SpongeBob: Anh Hùng Lên Cạn
  • Bob Esponja: Un heroi fora de l’aigua, სპანჯბობი 2: სპანჯ წყლის გარეთ

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FAQ

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water released?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water was released on February 6, 2015.

Who directed The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water was directed by Mike Mitchell and Paul Tibbitt.

More films by Mike Mitchell

Who is in the cast of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water stars Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown and Antonio Banderas, among 5 credited actors.

How much did The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water make at the box office?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water grossed $325.2 million worldwide ($163 million domestic, $162.2 million international) on a budget of $74 million.

How is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water rated?

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water has 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic, 61% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.

Does The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water have a post-credit scene?

Yes. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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