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A Boy Named Charlie Brown

1963Movie26 min

Documentary
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary movie about a real life story and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

This documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. This film paved the way for the future success of the Peanuts animated television specials, bringing together for the first time Schulz, animator Bill Melendez, producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi.

Feels like

  • Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
  • Peanuts Origins
  • Vince Guaraldi Jazz Score
  • Historical Animation Milestone
  • Charming & Wholesome
  • Charles M. Schulz Portrait
  • Nostalgic Americana
  • Mixed Media Format
  • Cultural Icon Creation

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Lee Mendelson
Written by
Lee Mendelson
Produced by
Lee Mendelson
Music by
Vince Guaraldi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 31, 1963 · 26 min · Documentary

Released
December 31, 1963
Runtime
26 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Second Place Is for Losers, Medium Blending, Reluctant Gift +9

  • Second Place Is for Losers
  • Medium Blending
  • Reluctant Gift
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Noodle Incident
  • Big Budget Beef-Up
  • Expository Theme Tune
  • Drama Queen
  • Identical Stranger
  • Talking in Your Sleep
  • Bubblegum Popping

12 of 83 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is A Boy Named Charlie Brown worth watching?"

Questions about A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Boy Named Charlie Brown worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.5).

Is A Boy Named Charlie Brown okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch A Boy Named Charlie Brown?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching A Boy Named Charlie Brown?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.

What tropes does A Boy Named Charlie Brown use?

Second Place Is for LosersMedium BlendingReluctant GiftEstablishing Character MomentFreeze-Frame BonusNoodle IncidentBig Budget Beef-UpExpository Theme TuneDrama QueenIdentical StrangerTalking in Your SleepBubblegum Poppingand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 tropes for it, including Second Place Is for Losers, Medium Blending, and Reluctant Gift.