The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Apparently, someone stole the king's crown, because that's exactly what Bikini Bottom needed. SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a mission to Shell City. It's a predictable hero's journey, but with more Krabby Patties.

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Stephen Hillenburg directed The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie in 2004. See Stephen Hillenburg's full filmography, where to start with Stephen Hillenburg, or where to go after you've seen everything by Stephen Hillenburg.

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie was released in 2004 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 87 minutes.