Who Are You, Charlie Brown?

Before there was Charlie Brown, there was Schulz.

2021 • 55 min • Documentary · Animation

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Synopsis

Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

42 reviews

69 Audience · 42 · 100%

This documentary explores the enduring appeal of Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz, blending archival footage with new animation. It’s a warm look at how Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang became beloved figures for generations.

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

Heads up

Brief discussion of Schulz's personal challenges
Themes of childhood anxiety and self-doubt

What it models well

Creativity and imagination
Perseverance through challenges
Friendship and understanding

Talk about it after

What makes Charlie Brown so relatable?
How can we keep trying even when things are tough?
What lessons can we learn from the Peanuts characters?

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