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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Movie (2004)
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.
Movie (2004)
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.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Characters shown in their underpants, use of body parts for gags. A female character is ogled, and Patrick dresses in stripper boots.
Violence & Gore
Gets more violent and perilous as the movie progresses. From shoving, smacking, and stepping-on, to drunken knife fights and dagger-soled boots, there is a creative array of brutal stuff. Bullies act ruthlessly, threatening that all bubble blowing babies will be beaten senseless, and follow up with punches a-plenty.
Profanity
Name-calling: "twit," "stupid," "dork," "ding-a-ling," "damning piece of evidence," and "Sponge Boob."
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Aped drunken behavior after SpongeBob and Patrick binge on ice cream. Real drunken behavior among tough guys in a bar. Beer, cigarettes, bottles of alcohol are consumed by bar patrons. Drunken brawls ensue.
Frightening Scenes
Violence becomes more perilous as the movie progresses, with a range of brutal physical actions and threats of violence. Bullies threaten to beat others senseless. The source describes this as intense peril rather than gore.
Other things to know
Commercial tie-ins with junk food and many other products.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Some messages about compassion, loyalty, and being yourself tucked inside a whole bunch of silly behavior.
Role models
Mindy, King Neptune's daughter, is compassionate and smart. Sponge Bob and Patrick are reckless, feckless and obnoxious.
Representation
A female character is ogled and Patrick dresses in stripper boots, which the source describes as objectifying or provocative portrayals. The source also describes Mindy, King Neptune's daughter, as a compassionate and smart strong female role model.
Learning
Not present. Intended to entertain, not educate.
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