August 2, 2024
Moderately questionable elements. (Discernment required for young children.)
Released
August 2, 2024
Director
Liza Johnson
Cast
Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Mr. Lawrence, Clancy Brown, and Jill Talley
Directed by Liza Johnson, rated PG, released August 2, 2024. Sandy Cheeks races to save Bikini Bottom when the town is stolen and plopped in the desert.
Starring Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Mr. Lawrence, Clancy Brown, Jill Talley, among others.
SpongeBob-universe silliness with friendship and problem-solving â familiar faces for young fans.
Reviews are more mixed (57% Tomatometer), though many viewers still find things to like (48% audience score). IMDb users rate it about 5.3/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
SpongeBob-universe silliness with friendship and problem-solving — familiar faces for young fans.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★☆☆ (2/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
At 57% on the Tomatometer, critical consensus is mixed-to-cool, with reviews split on tone, script, or originality. Audience scores are cooler too (48% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 5.3/10, reflecting softer broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
Watch the official trailer for Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
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