The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

1h 27m · 2004 · Directed by Stephen Hillenburg · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004) runs 1h 27m, directed by Stephen Hillenburg. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Animation

Where to watch: Prime Video, Paramount+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)