The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is a 2004 animated comedy directed by Stephen Hillenburg, starring Clancy Brown, Jeffrey Tambor and Rodger Bumpass. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $141.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 2005. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Stephen Hillenburg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie About?
The premise of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star embark on a perilous journey to clear Mr. Krabs after he's accused of stealing King Neptune's crown. Their quest takes them far beyond Bikini Bottom to Shell City, a bustling underwater metropolis. Along the way, they encounter various aquatic creatures and obstacles while attempting to uncover the real thief and restore order to the undersea kingdom.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on tv series
- king
- slavery
- spongebob squarepants character
- ocean
- based on cartoon
- bar
- chase
- monster
- restaurant
- coming of age
- manager
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- stupidity
- motorcycle
- hero
- villain
- plankton
- princess
- theft
- singing
- mustache
- mermaid
- friendship
- fish
- castle
- beach
- david hasselhoff character
- villain arrested
- diving suit
- electric guitar
- disc jockey
- file
- road movie
- buddy comedy
- forced apology
- live action and animation
- reference to neptune the roman deity
- underwater city
- fictional city
- bikini atoll
- pacific ocean
- 2000s
- cult film
- animal that acts human
- anthropomorphic animal
- underwater scene
- male protagonist
- 2d animation
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Cast
Clancy Brown leads the cast, with Jeffrey Tambor and Rodger Bumpass. Directed by Stephen Hillenburg; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Hillenburg
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One more film directed by Stephen Hillenburg: The Green Beret.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 70% User score
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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Plot Summary
What happens in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 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
In the vibrant underwater world of Bikini Bottom, restaurateur Eugene Krabs [clancy-brown] takes on an ambitious challenge by launching a second branch of his beloved establishment, the Krusty Krab. Eager to step into the role of manager, the ever-zealous fry cook SpongeBob SquarePants [carolyn-lawrence] is heartbroken when he is passed over for the position in favor of the lackluster cashier Squidward Tentacles. Krabs believes that Squidward’s worldliness makes him the better candidate. After this setback, a despondent SpongeBob seeks solace with his loyal friend Patrick Star. Together, they indulge in a binge of ice cream at the local Goofy Goober parlor.
Full summary
The whole story of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, scene by scene
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Box Office & Budget
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie grossed $141.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 4.7 times what it cost. $85.4 million came from the US and Canada and $55.6 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$141.1M
4.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $85.4M
- International
- $55.6M
- Budget
- $30M
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Awards & Nominations
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie earned 1 award nomination, including Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards 2005.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Annie Awards 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Clip Musical Pirates - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (1/10) Movie CLIP (2004) HD
- Clip SpongeBob OUT OF WATER & Inside The Real World - Full Scene
- Behind the Scenes Making Of The Spongebob Squarepants Movie
How Well Do You Know The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
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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What is the name of the restaurant that Eugene Krabs opens a second location for?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Also Known As
69 alternative titles, including “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie” and “Paavo Pesusieni The Movie”.
- Also known as
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- SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie
- Paavo Pesusieni The Movie
- De SpongeBob SquarePants Film
- Spongebob v kalhotách: Film
- Spuzvabob Skockani Film
- Spužva Bob Skockani Film
- 스폰지밥
- 극장판 네모바지 스폰지밥
- Bob l'éponge: Le film
- Der SpongeBob Schwammkopf Film
- SpongeBob: Il film
- Губка Боб Квадратные Штаны
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- Paavo Pesusieni: Elokuva
- Svampbob Fyrkant: Filmen
- Spongyabob: A mozifilm
- SpongeBob Kanciastoporty: Film
- SüngerBob KarePantolon
- Spongebob Schwammkopf: Der Film
- スポンジ・ボブ／スクエアパンツ
- Μπομπ ο Σφουγγαράκης
- 보글보글 스폰지밥 극장판
- スポンジ・ボブ / スクエアパンツ ザ・ムービー
- スポンジ・ボブ スクエアパンツ ザ・ムービー
- 顽皮小海绵大电影
- THE 보글보글 스폰지밥 MOVIE
- THE スポンジボブ スクエアパンツ MOVIE
- SpongeBob SquarePants: O Filme
- 頑皮小海綿大電影
- 海綿寶寶大電影
- فيلم سبونج بوب سكوير بانتس
- Bob Esponja: La pel·lícula
- SpongeBob v kalhotách Film
- SpongeBob v krátkych nohaviciach Film
- SvampeBob Firkant Filmen
- בובספוג: הסרט
- Svampur Sveinsson Kvikmyndin
- Scannán SpongeBob SquarePants
- 海绵宝宝历险记
- 海綿寶寶電影版
- SvampBob Fyrkant Filmen
- สพันจ์บ็อบ สแควร์แพ้นท์ เดอะมูฟวี่
- Спондж Боб Квадратни гащи: Филмът
- SpongeBob Kanciastoporty
- Губка Боб Квадратні Штани
- Kempiniuko Plačiakelnio filmas
- Sūklis Bobs
- Käsna-Kalle Kantpüksi film
- Burețelul Bob și Coroana Regelui Neptun
- Bob l'éponge, le film
- SpongeBob - Il film
- Bob Esponja - O Filme
- Bob Esponja: La película
- SvampBob Fyrkant - Filmen
- Spongyabob - A mozifilm
- Svampebob Firkant - Filmen
- Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης: Η Ταινία
- Svampebob filmen
- 보글보글 스폰지밥
- Bob Esponja: O Filme
- Paavo Pesusieni - elokuva
- SpongeBob v krátkych nohaviciach
- باب اسفنجی شلوار مکعبی
- Kempiniukas Plačiakelnis
- Sūklis Bobs Kvadrātbiksis filma
- Спондж Боб: Квадратни гащи
- Губка Боб Квадратнi Штани, სპანჯბობი ოთკუთხა შარვალი
- SpongeBob: Chú Bọt Biển Tinh Nghịch
- スポンジ・ボブ/スクエアパンツ ザ・ムービー
- สพันจ์บ็อบ สแควร์แพ็นท์ เดอะมูฟวี่
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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie released?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie was released on November 19, 2004.
Who directed The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie was directed by Stephen Hillenburg.
More films by Stephen Hillenburg Who is in the cast of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie stars Clancy Brown, Jeffrey Tambor and Rodger Bumpass, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie make at the box office?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie grossed $141.1 million worldwide ($85.4 million domestic, $55.6 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie rated?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie has 67 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Was The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie nominated for any awards?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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