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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Stephen Hillenburg. With Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThere'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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
MoviHero lists November 19, 2004 as the release date for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. Stephen Hillenburg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Kenny as SpongeBob / Narrator / Gary / Various (voice), Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs (voice), Rodger Bumpass as Squidward / Fish #4 (voice), Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star / Fish #2 / Chum Customer / Local Fish (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 19, 2004
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 27m
DirectorStephen Hillenburg
CastTom Kenny as SpongeBob / Narrator / Gary / Various (voice), Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs (voice), Rodger Bumpass as Squidward / Fish #4 (voice), Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star / Fish #2 / Chum Customer / Local Fish (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie runs 1h 27m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 3,339 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Hooray for SpongeBob!!”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Stephen HillenburgDirector
Stephen HillenburgWriter
Paul TibbittWriter
Stephen HillenburgProducer
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)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceMindyMindy appears in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).Open character guide voiceFish #4Fish #4 appears in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).Open character guide voiceDennisDennis appears in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).Open character guide voiceSpongeBob / Narrator / Gary / VariousSpongeBob appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2015, portrayed by Tom Kenny. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voicePatrick Star / Fish #2 / Chum Customer / Local FishPatrick appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2015, portrayed by Bill Fagerbakke. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceMr. KrabsMr. Krabs appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2015, portrayed by Clancy Brown. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voicePlankton / Fish #7 / Attendant #2Plankton appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2004-2015, portrayed by Mr. Lawrence. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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