# Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (1990)

> A tender Peanuts special follows Linus and Charlie Brown as they support a classmate through leukemia treatment, balancing heartbreak with childlike compassion and humor.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/85309

## Facts

- Runtime: 24 min
- Genres: Family, Animation, Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Sam Jaimes
- Cast: Adrienne Stiefel, Kaleb Henley, Brandon Stewart, Olivia Burnette, Jennifer Banko, Bill Melendez
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0123325/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, melancholic, compassionate, family viewing, educational discussion

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- [You're in Love, Charlie Brown (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/34857)
- [It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown (1992)](https://ember.film/movie/14122)
- [There's No Time for Love, Charlie Brown (1973)](https://ember.film/movie/37497)
- [Charlie Brown's All-Stars! (1966)](https://ember.film/movie/35984)
- [Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/41901)
- [It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977)](https://ember.film/movie/25740)
- [You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown (1979)](https://ember.film/movie/35586)
- [Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown (1975)](https://ember.film/movie/19892)
- [A Charlie Brown Celebration (1982)](https://ember.film/movie/69522)
- [Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)](https://ember.film/movie/35173)

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