

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
“A huge journey to find a tiny friend.”
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.
Where to watch The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run in United States
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Where is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is a 2020 English-language adventure, animation and comedy film directed by Tim Hill. The cast is led by Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 3000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run was produced by United Plankton Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Paramount Animation and made in United States of America and France. It was released on August 14, 2020, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tim Hill
- Writers
- Tim Hill, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
- Release date
- August 14, 2020
- OTT release
- March 4, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- United Plankton Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Paramount Animation
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run cast & crew
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run was directed by Tim Hill and written by Tim Hill, Jonathan Aibel, and Glenn Berger.
The cast features Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants / Gary the Snail (voice), Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star (voice), Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles (voice), Mr. Lawrence as Plankton (voice), Keanu Reeves as Sage, and Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Steve Mazzaro, cinematography is by Peter Lyons Collister, and it was produced by Chantal Feghali and Stephen Hillenburg.
Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run worth watching?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 2,990 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, animation, and comedy, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
In United States, you can stream The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 4, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

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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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run in United States?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is currently available on Paramount Plus Premium in United States.
▸What language is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run in?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run rated?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 2,990 ratings.
▸When did The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run release on OTT?
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run became available digitally on March 4, 2021.












