A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1969, A Boy Named Charlie Brown is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Bill Melendez, running about 86 minutes. “Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang in their First Movie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poor Charlie Brown. He can't fly a kite, and he always loses in baseball. Having his faults projected onto a screen by Lucy doesn't help him much either. Against the sage advice and taunting of the girls in his class, he volunteers for the class spelling bee...and wins!
Who’s in it. A Boy Named Charlie Brown stars Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown, Pamelyn Ferdin as Lucy Van Pelt, Glenn Gilger as Linus Van Pelt and Andy Pforsich as Schroeder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Boy Named Charlie Brown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Boy Named Charlie Brown page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Boy Named Charlie Brown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)?
- In US, A Boy Named Charlie Brown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Boy Named Charlie Brown worth watching?
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Boy Named Charlie Brown?
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown stars Peter Robbins, Pamelyn Ferdin, Glenn Gilger, Andy Pforsich and Sally Dryer.
- When was A Boy Named Charlie Brown released?
- A Boy Named Charlie Brown was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.