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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Paul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell. With Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass.
6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Evil pirate Burger Beard is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, but the final page happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When Burger Beard endangers Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton must embark on a quest to retrieve the recipe and save their city...a quest that takes them to the surface world and transforms them into superheroes.
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6.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTEvil pirate Burger Beard is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, but the final page happens to be the Krab…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
MoviHero lists January 28, 2015 as the release date for The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. Paul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Tom Kenny as SpongeBob / Gary / Agreeable Mob Member / Waffle (voice), Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick / Male Fish / Eager Customer (voice), Rodger Bumpass as Doctor / Squidward / Angry Mob Member #2 / Doughnut / Squidasaurus Rex (voice), Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 28, 2015
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 33m
DirectorsPaul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell
CastTom Kenny as SpongeBob / Gary / Agreeable Mob Member / Waffle (voice), Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick / Male Fish / Eager Customer (voice), Rodger Bumpass as Doctor / Squidward / Angry Mob Member #2 / Doughnut / Squidasaurus Rex (voice), Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water right for tonight?
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 Movie: Sponge Out of Water runs 1h 33m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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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But less emotionally intenseWildwood2026 · 2h 12mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: adventure, fantasy, animation.
But less demandingTrolls2016 · 1h 32mEstimated attention required: 3/10 versus 5/10. Shared genre: adventure, family, comedy, fantasy, animation.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.1/10 from 2,626 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“SpongeBob's return to the big screen in a grand scale.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Welcome to the apocalypse, Mr. Squidward. I hope you like leather.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Paul TibbittDirector
Mike MitchellDirector
Tom KennySpongeBob / Gary / Agreeable Mob Member / Waffle (voice)
Bill FagerbakkePatrick / Male Fish / Eager Customer (voice)
Rodger BumpassDoctor / Squidward / Angry Mob Member #2 / Doughnut / Squidasaurus Rex (voice)
Clancy BrownMr. Krabs (voice)
Mr. LawrencePlankton / Plankton Robot / News Anchor Fish / Mob Member (voice)
Carolyn LawrenceSandy (voice)
Antonio BanderasBurger Beard
Eric BauzaSeagull (voice)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceDoctorDoctor in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), played by Rodger Bumpass.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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