The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Directed by Tim Hill · 2020 ·
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) earns a 59% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics (67%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (60%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Paramount+
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix, Catchplay |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Paramount+ |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (67/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (60%).
- Celluloid Score 59% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run worth watching?
No — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run earns a 59% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.
Celluloid Verdict
Reeves’ live-action Sage cameo — a dryly funny highlight in SpongeBob’s hybrid adventure.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (67%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (60%).
What is The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run about?
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.
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