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The latest SpongeBob movie is PG for rude humor, action and some scary images. Undersea adventure includes ghost pirates, monster-filled Underworld scenes, slapstick fights and repeated butt jokes. Most kids who enjoy the TV show should handle it; very sensitive preschoolers may need company during spooky sequences.
Uplifting themes
Friendship, bravery and believing in yourself anchor the quest SpongeBob and friends model loyalty even when scared
Story (may spoil tone)
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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Violence Cartoon sword fights and slapstick peril, with no realistic harm
Cartoon sword fights and slapstick peril, with no realistic harm
Language Rude humor and butt jokes appear throughout, and swearing stays light
Rude humor and butt jokes appear throughout, and swearing stays light
Sex / nudity An underwear gag and a monster kiss play for absurd comedy
An underwear gag and a monster kiss play for absurd comedy
Frightening A ghost captain, Underworld monsters and haunted hurricane talk appear
A ghost captain, Underworld monsters and haunted hurricane talk appear
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- SpongeBob wants to prove he is brave. How do you show courage without taking foolish risks?
- Ghost pirates look silly but can still spook little viewers. What helps when cartoons get creepy?
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