Happy New Year, Charlie Brown

New year. Old friends.

1986 • 25 min • Family · Animation · Comedy · TV Movie

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Synopsis

It's the night of Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for a special dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl, he tries desperately to finish in time.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

69 reviews

66 Audience · 69 · 100%

Charlie Brown faces a New Year's Eve dilemma: finish a book report on "War and Peace" or attend Peppermint Patty's party. He hopes to dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl if he can complete his daunting task in time, leading to a classic Peanuts struggle.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Charlie Brown struggles with a difficult assignment

What it models well

Perseverance in academic tasks
Importance of friendship
Hope and optimism

Talk about it after

Balancing responsibilities and fun
The challenge of big tasks
Dealing with disappointment

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