Two best pals embark on a brisk, whimsical adventure to save their boss and Bikini Bottom.
Feel-good and crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video, Paramount+, YouTube (free) and Tubi (free).
No swearing and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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