SpongeBob SquarePants (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants is a comedy, family, animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.
Who’s in it. SpongeBob SquarePants stars Tom Kenny as SpongeBob Squarepants (voice), Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star (voice), Rodger Bumpass as Squidward (voice) and Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, SpongeBob SquarePants has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch SpongeBob SquarePants page.
If you liked it. Fans of SpongeBob SquarePants tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)?
- In US, SpongeBob SquarePants is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is SpongeBob SquarePants worth watching?
- SpongeBob SquarePants holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in SpongeBob SquarePants?
- SpongeBob SquarePants stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown and Carolyn Lawrence.
- When was SpongeBob SquarePants released?
- SpongeBob SquarePants was released in 1999.