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2025 · Movie · 1h 28m · PG

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

CriticsCritics: 60
AudienceAudience: 5.9

A determined young sponge sets out to prove his bravery by joining a mysterious ghost pirate on a seafaring adventure. Their journey plunges into the deepest parts of the ocean, where he faces strange creatures, escalating challenges, and lessons about loyalty, perseverance, and growing up.

My take

You’ll probably enjoy this if you like silly, colorful family adventures and classic SpongeBob-style chaos; Not for you if repetitive potty humor, predictable plots, or extended episodes feel tiresome.

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Cast

Mark HamillTom KennyClancy BrownBill FagerbakkeRodger BumpassCarolyn LawrenceMr. LawrenceGeorge López

Director

Derek Drymon

If tonight is a The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.