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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

Movie·2025·Adventure, Animation, Comedy·1h 28m·6.8 (301)·Directed by Derek Drymon

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Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

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Tom KennyTom KennySpongeBob SquarePants / Gary / Morning DJ (voice)Clancy BrownClancy BrownMr. Krabs / Pirate / NarratorRodger BumpassRodger BumpassSquidward Tentacles (voice)Bill FagerbakkeBill FagerbakkePatrick Star (voice)Carolyn LawrenceCarolyn LawrenceSandy Cheeks (voice)Mr. LawrenceMr. LawrenceSheldon J. Plankton (voice)George LópezGeorge LópezJK Fishlips (voice)Ice SpiceIce SpiceTicket Taker (voice)

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