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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy3.7

When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.

August 14, 2020 · Directed by Tim Hill

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 35m
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Feels like1h 20m
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Cast & crew

Tom Kenny
SpongeBob SquarePants / Gary the Snail (voice)
Bill Fagerbakke
Patrick Star (voice)
Rodger Bumpass
Squidward Tentacles (voice)
Mr. Lawrence
Plankton (voice)
Keanu Reeves
Sage
Clancy Brown
Mr. Krabs (voice)
Carolyn Lawrence
Sandy Cheeks (voice)
Matt Berry
King Poseidon (voice)
Jill Talley
Karen (voice)
Mary Jo Catlett
Mrs. Puff (voice)
Awkwafina
Otto (voice)
Snoop Dogg
The Gambler

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