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Play It Again, Charlie Brown

1971Movie24 min

AnimationFamily
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A wholesome, nostalgic animated movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Through Lucy's meddling, Schroeder, the gifted pianist, is booked to play his toy piano for the P.T.A., though the audience may be expecting a rock concert from a boy who is strictly a Beethoven fan.

Feels like

  • Peanuts
  • Schroeder
  • Lucy
  • Classic Animation
  • TV Special
  • 1970s
  • Wholesome
  • Childhood Nostalgia

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Bill Melendez
Written by
Charles M. Schulz
Produced by
Bill Melendez
Music by
Ludwig van Beethoven, Vince Guaraldi, Lillian Steuber

Everyone

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

Facts

March 28, 1971 · 24 min · Animation, Family, Comedy, TV Movie

Released
March 28, 1971
Runtime
24 min
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States

Tropes

Brick Joke, Secondary Character Title, Non-Dubbed Grunts +1

  • Brick Joke
  • Secondary Character Title
  • Non-Dubbed Grunts
  • A Day in the Limelight

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Play It Again, Charlie Brown worth watching?"

Questions about Play It Again, Charlie Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Play It Again, Charlie Brown worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Play It Again, Charlie Brown okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Play It Again, Charlie Brown make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Play It Again, Charlie Brown?

Easy watchDemanding

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