6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
Overview
Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict and its resolution are primarily focused on universal, apolitical themes of friendship, teamwork, and the power of imagination, rather than explicitly promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie primarily features non-human animated characters, which makes traditional DEI representation metrics less applicable. Its narrative is a straightforward comedic adventure that does not engage with or critique traditional identities, nor does it incorporate explicit DEI themes into its central plot.
Secondary
The film features Sandy Cheeks, who transforms into a giant, super-strong squirrel called The Rodent. In this form, she engages in and wins physical confrontations against multiple male pirate opponents, using her enhanced physical abilities.
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on the established characters and their adventure, without exploring aspects of queer identity or relationships.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water is an animated children's film that does not contain any discernible transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the main characters' adventures to retrieve the Krabby Patty formula, without engaging with gender identity issues.
The film features established characters from the SpongeBob SquarePants series, all of whom retain their original canonical genders. New characters introduced in the movie do not have prior canonical genders to swap.
The film's main characters are anthropomorphic sea creatures, to whom the concept of human race does not apply. The primary human character, Burger Beard, is an original character created for this movie, thus precluding a race swap.
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6.0
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