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All Nickelodeon Movies Ranked
The latest: SpongeBob returns for an all-new adventure in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.
As the first parlors to exhibit films in public settings for mass consumption, it is impossible to understate the nickelodeon’s impact on cinema. These early 20th century… Oh. Wait. Wrong Nickelodeon.
As the studio to give our world SpongeBob Squarepants and Nacho Libre, it is impossible to understate Nickelodeon Movies’ impact on cinema. In these weary times of snark and cynicism (this sentence being puddin’ proof), count on the Nick to mount cheery, earnest films. Not only are they well-versed in the aforementioned cartoon spongiology, but Rugrats, the Ninja Turtles, Tintin, and the one-and-only Avatar have all called the studio home. And now we’re ranking every Nickelodeon Movie by Tomatometer! —Alex Vo
95%
Critics Consensus: With its unique visual style and a story that captures the essence of the franchise's appeal, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is an animated treat for the whole family.
Synopsis: After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne
Directed By: Jeff Rowe
88%
Critics Consensus: Rango is a smart, giddily creative burst of beautifully animated entertainment, and Johnny Depp gives a colorful vocal performance as a household pet in an unfamiliar world.
Synopsis: A chameleon who has lived as a sheltered family pet finds himself in the grip of an identity crisis. Rango wonders how to stand out... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Ned Beatty
Directed By: Gore Verbinski
85%
Critics Consensus: Led by a winning performance from Isabela Moner, Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a family-friendly adventure that retains its source material's youthful spirit.
Synopsis: Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle, nothing could prepare Dora for her most dangerous adventure yet -- high school. Accompanied by a... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Isabela Merced, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña, Eva Longoria
Directed By: James Bobin
84%
Critics Consensus: This heartwarming documentary will win audiences over, as the sheer charm of precocious, enthusiastic children learning to dance resonates from the screen.
Synopsis: Documentary filmmaker Marilyn Agrelo chronicles the lives of several New York City schoolchildren as they get ready for a dancing competition sponsored by the nonprofit... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Heather Berman, Emma Therese Biegacki, Eva Carrozza, Evangelina Carrozzo
Directed By: Marilyn Agrelo
81%
Critics Consensus: The Spiderwick Chronicles is an entertaining children's adventure, with heart and imagination to spare.
Synopsis: Of the three Grace children, Jared (Freddie Highmore) has always been thought of as the troublemaker. So when strange things happen after his family's move... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Freddie Highmore, Sarah Bolger, Mary-Louise Parker, David Strathairn
Directed By: Mark Waters
80%
Critics Consensus: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water won't win over many viewers who aren't fans of the show, but for the converted, it's another colorful burst of manic fun.
Synopsis: Perpetual adversaries SpongeBob and Plankton join forces and come ashore to battle a pirate who has plans for the stolen Krabby Patties recipe.
Starring: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown
Directed By: Paul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell
80%
Critics Consensus: The Wild Thornberrys Movie brings its beloved clan to the big screen for an animated adventure that should prove entertaining for all ages.
Synopsis: The Wild Thornberrys feature film finds one of America's favorite animated families going on wild adventures around the world. Now, 12-year-old Eliza is in Africa... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Tom Kane, Tim Curry, Lynn Redgrave
Directed By: Cathy Malkasian, Jeff McGrath
79%
Critics Consensus: Kids will be entertained by the straightforward plot and cute animals, and adults will be charmed by how quiet and humble the production is, a fine translation of E.B. White's genteel prose.
Synopsis: After learning that a young pig's days are numbered, a literate spider (Julia Roberts) weaves an elaborate plan to save her friend from the butcher's... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Julia Roberts, Dakota Fanning, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese
Directed By: Gary Winick
76%
Critics Consensus: When the Rugrats go to Paris, the result is Nickelodeon-style fun. The plot is effectively character-driven, and features catchy songs and great celebrity voice-acting.
Synopsis: In the long-running animated series' second feature film, the focus is on the show's perennial second banana, Chuckie (Christine Cavanaugh). Dads Stu (Jack Riley) and... View Full Synopsis
Starring: E.G. Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Michael Bell, Susan Sarandon
Directed By: Stig Bergqvist, Paul Demeyer
75%
Critics Consensus: Drawing deep from the classic Raiders of the Lost Ark playbook, Steven Spielberg has crafted another spirited, thrilling adventure in the form of Tintin.
Synopsis: While shopping at an outdoor market, young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell), accompanied by his faithful dog, Snowy, buys a model of an old ship called... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig, Nick Frost
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
74%
Critics Consensus: What Jimmy Neutron lacks in computer animation, it makes up for in charm and cleverness.
Synopsis: Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius tells the simple story of a 10-year-old boy and his robot dog - battling evil, rescuing his parents, saving the Earth... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Megan Cavanagh, Mark DeCarlo, Debi Derryberry, Jeff Garcia
Directed By: John A. Davis
92%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: In this brand-new family movie, the world’s greatest explorer and her friends will trek through the perilous dangers of the Amazonian jungle in search of... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Samantha Lorraine, Jacob Rodriguez, Daniella Pineda, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias
Directed By: Alberto Belli
80%
Critics Consensus: A self-contained adventure with spiffy animation and a sweet message embedded in its goofy goober-ness, The Search for SquarePants is one of SpongeBob's most delightful big-screen outings yet.
Synopsis: SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can't miss cinematic event ever... The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Mark Hamill, Bill Fagerbakke
Directed By: Derek Drymon
83%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: BLUE'S BIG CITY ADVENTURE follows Josh (Josh Dela Cruz), who gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy's (Brianna Bryan) Broadway musical,... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Steve Burns, Joshua Dela Cruz, Donovan Patton, Traci Paige Johnson
Directed By: Matt Stawski
82%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: The PAW Patrol is on a roll! When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone's... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Ron Pardo, Yara Shahidi
Directed By: Cal Brunker
79%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Continuing the tale from the hit Nickelodeon series, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello are back in action and up to their teenage antics in this... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Ben Schwartz, Omar Miller, Brandon Smith, Josh Brener
Directed By: Ant Ward, Andy Suriano
72%
Critics Consensus: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie will be best enjoyed by its youthful target audience, but it's sweet, thoughtful, and funny enough to entertain the entire family.
Synopsis: When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Kristen Bell, James Marsden, Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson
Directed By: Cal Brunker
72%
Critics Consensus: Although it softens the nasty edges of its source material, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is a gothic visual treat, and it features a hilariously manic turn from Jim Carrey as the evil Count Olaf.
Synopsis: After the three young Baudelaire siblings are left orphaned by a fire in their mansion, they are carted off to live with their distant relative,... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Jim Carrey, Liam Aiken, Emily Browning, Kara Hoffman
Directed By: Brad Silberling
71%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: 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.
Starring: Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke
Directed By: Dave Needham
68%
Critics Consensus: Surreally goofy and entertaining for both children and their parents.
Synopsis: In this lively animated adventure, undersea oddball SpongeBob SquarePants and his starfish friend, Patrick, embark on a quest to clear the name of Mr. Krabs,... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass
Directed By: Stephen Hillenburg, Mark Osborne
66%
Critics Consensus: Although its story may leave fans on the surface, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run is a wondrously wacky visit to Bikini Bottom that retains the charm of the original series.
Synopsis: In the first-ever all CGI SpongeBob motion picture event, THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN, SpongeBob SquarePants, his best friend Patrick, and the Bikini... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Tom Kenny, Awkwafina, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass
Directed By: Tim Hill
60%
Critics Consensus: Charming characters; loads of fun for kids and adults.
Synopsis: This animated comedy finds Tommy Pickles (E.G. Daily) trying to return his baby brother to the hospital after being warned by his mean-spirited friend, Angelica... View Full Synopsis
Starring: E.G. Daily, Christine Cavanaugh, Kath Soucie, Cheryl Chase
Directed By: Igor Kovalyov, Norton Virgien
56%
Critics Consensus: While it might be intriguing for Mel Brooks completists, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is an often ungainly blend of kid-friendly animation and grown-up gags.
Synopsis: A down-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's evil plot to... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Michael Cera, Samuel L. Jackson, Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks
Directed By: Mark Koetsier, Chris Bailey, Rob Minkoff
56%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: Dexter Reed and cashier Ed reunite at fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of employees.
Starring: Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Lil Rel Howery, Jillian Bell
Directed By: Phil Traill
50%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: The denizens of Bikini Bottom are thrown into jeopardy when their home is suddenly scooped out of the ocean and held hostage at a Texas... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Wanda Sykes, Clancy Brown
Directed By: Liza Johnson
47%
Critics Consensus: Hotel for Dogs may appeal to children and dog lovers, but it's ultimately contrived, predictable, and simplistic.
Synopsis: After moving into a foster home that forbids pets, siblings Andi and Bruce must quickly find a home for their dog, Friday. The resourceful pair... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon
Directed By: Thor Freudenthal
47%
Critics Consensus: Harriet the Spy is a rapid-fire mystery movie that doesn't have much to offer beyond the two decent lead performances.
Synopsis: Harriet (Michelle Trachtenberg) may only be in the sixth grade, but she's already found her calling: to be a spy. In a private journal she... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Vanessa Lee Chester, Gregory Smith
Directed By: Bronwen Hughes
39%
Critics Consensus: At times hilarious, but other times offensive, Director Jared Hess is unable to recapture the collective charisma of his Napoleon characters, instead relying on a one-joke concept that runs out of steam. Sure to entertain the adolescents, however.
Synopsis: Ignacio (Jack Black), or Nacho to his friends, works as a cook in the Mexican monastery where he grew up. The monastery is home to... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Jack Black, Ana de la Reguera, Héctor Jiménez, Richard Montoya
Directed By: Jared Hess
39%
Critics Consensus: The Rugrats franchise has gone from fresh to formulaic.
Synopsis: Chuckie (Nancy Cartwright) and Tommy (Elizabeth Daily) find themselves stranded with their parents on a remote island. By coincidence, the adventurous Thornberrys are also exploring... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Bruce Willis, Chrissie Hynde, Nancy Cartwright, Kath Soucie
Directed By: Norton Virgien, John Eng
38%
Critics Consensus: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is a slight improvement over its predecessor, but still lacks the wit or anarchic energy of the comics that birthed the franchise.
Synopsis: The turtles face a new challenge when Shredder escapes from custody and joins forces with Baxter Stockman, a mad scientist who plans to use a... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Laura Linney, Stephen Amell
Directed By: Dave Green
35%
Critics Consensus: Colorful and energetic but lacking a compelling story, Wonder Park is little more than a competently made diversion for very young viewers.
Synopsis: A young girl named June with a big imagination makes a discovery, an amusement park filled with wild rides and fun-loving animals. But when trouble... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Jennifer Garner, Matthew Broderick, John Oliver, Mila Kunis
Directed By: Dylan C. Brown
32%
Critics Consensus: Despite flashes of inspiration, the singularly high-concept Monster Trucks shows that it takes more than monsters and trucks to create a compelling feature film.
Synopsis: Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp (Lucas Till), a high school senior, builds a... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover
Directed By: Chris Wedge
29%
Critics Consensus: A pleasant diversion for the young teens, but a waste of time for anyone older.
Synopsis: Until now, Zak Gibbs' greatest challenge has been to find a way to buy a car. But when he discovers an odd wristwatch amidst his... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Jesse Bradford, French Stewart, Paula Garcés, Michael Biehn
Directed By: Jonathan Frakes
29%
Critics Consensus: Bland, unoriginal, and lacking the wit of the TV series, Hey Arnold is a 30 min cartoon stretched beyond its running time.
Synopsis: Arnold (Spencer Klein) and his pal, Gerald (Jamil Walker Smith), learn their beloved neighborhood is about to be torn down by a greedy developer named... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Spencer Klein, Francesca Smith, Jamil Walker Smith, Dan Castellaneta
Directed By: Tuck Tucker
28%
Critics Consensus: Weak assembly of characters and story lines made this movie forgettable and silly.
Synopsis: Anything can happen on a snow day --- and for Hal and Natalie Brandston, it does. When the sun sets on this spectacular snow day... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Chris Elliott, Mark Webber, Jean Smart, Schuyler Fisk
Directed By: Chris Koch
25%
Critics Consensus: It occasionally shows surprising flashes of wit, but Fun Size is too safe and formulaic -- not to mention unfunny -- to survive comparisons to the '80s teen movies it eagerly imitates.
Synopsis: Wren (Victoria Justice) is a high-school senior who can't wait to get away from her dysfunctional family. On Halloween, Wren's mother decides to go out... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Victoria Justice, Thomas Mann, Jane Levy, Chelsea Handler
Directed By: Josh Schwartz
24%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: When straight-laced fire superintendent Jake Carson and his elite team of firefighters come to the rescue of three siblings, they quickly realize that no amount... View Full Synopsis
Starring: John Cena, Judy Greer, Keegan-Michael Key, John Leguizamo
Directed By: Andy Fickman
20%
Critics Consensus: Neither entertaining enough to recommend nor remarkably awful, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may bear the distinction of being the dullest movie ever made about talking bipedal reptiles.
Synopsis: Spawned from a lab experiment gone awry, teenage terrapins Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael live in the sewers beneath New York. Although their rodent sensei,... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, William Fichtner, Danny Woodburn
Directed By: Jonathan Liebesman
6%
Critics Consensus: The initial set-up is unbelievable, the plotting is predictable and stale, and the comedy depends on repetitive pratfalls that soon get old.
Synopsis: When Coast Guard Adm. Frank Beardsley (Dennis Quaid) decides to move his family of eight children back to his old hometown, he encounters handbag designer... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Rene Russo, Danielle Panabaker, Sean Faris
Directed By: Raja Gosnell
5%
Critics Consensus: The Last Airbender squanders its popular source material with incomprehensible plotting, horrible acting, and detached joyless direction.
Synopsis: The four nations of Air, Water, Earth and Fire lived in harmony until the Fire Nation declared war. A century later, there is still no... View Full Synopsis
Starring: Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, Nicola Peltz Beckham, Jackson Rathbone
Directed By: M. Night Shyamalan




