Movies Like SpongeBob SquarePants: Tide and Seek

If you liked SpongeBob SquarePants: Tide and Seek (2003), a animation and comedy movie directed by Walt Dohrn and Paul Tibbitt, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.
2
Plankton: The Movie (2025)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and animation
Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.
3
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.
4
Minions & More Volume 2 (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and animation
This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black (2018); Competition (2015); Cro Minion (2015); Binky Nelson…
5
Next Gen (2018)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
6
Sing (2016)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
7
Arctic Dogs (2019)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and comedy
Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
8
Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales (1982)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
If Bugs Bunny were to direct his signature inquiry--"What's up, doc?"--toward the modern-day Warner Bros. creative team, he wouldn't be far off. For 1001 Rabbit Tales, they've doctored up a batch of classic cartoons…
9
Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
This time, the rivals team up to help a cowgirl and her brother save their homestead from a greedy land-grabber, and they’re going to need some help! Jerry’s three precocious nephews are all ready for action, and Tom…
10
Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest (2015)
★ 6/10Also animation and comedy
Two groups of classic cartoon characters come together in this fun-filled crossover with the popular action-adventure series Jonny Quest. Fans of all ages won't want to miss this heart-stopping romp as Tom and Jerry…
11
My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and comedy
As the ponies prepare for another Hearth's Warming, families come together to celebrate the holiday; Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Applejack, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash are ready for the big day, but Princess Twilight Sparkle…
12
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and comedy
Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other…
13
Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling (2019)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and comedy
After 20 years in space, Rocko returns to a technologically advanced O-Town and makes it his mission to get his favorite show back on the air.
14
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.
15
Monster High: Friday Night Frights (2012)
★ 7.8/10Also animation
After Monster High’s roller skating team is defeated at the Skulltimate Roller Maze tournament, the ghouls team up to face an all-boys league, with the hope of winning back the school crest and restoring school spirit.
16
Tom and Jerry's Giant Adventure (2013)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and comedy
Tom And Jerry are among the last animals living in Storybook Town, a fairy tale-inspired theme park "where dreams come true, if you believe."
17
PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also animation
A royal relative steals a gem with the power to make things fly, the Paw Patrol takes to the skies to stop him and save Barkingburg.
18
The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and comedy
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
19
The Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! (2010)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and comedy
When the mystery-solving musician Foxxy Love notices she and her fellow housemates can curse without being bleeped—something they've never been able to do before—she realizes their show has been canceled. Determined to…
20
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie (1981)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and comedy
Bugs Bunny hosts an award show featuring several classic Looney Tunes shorts and characters.