# A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)

> Charlie Brown carries his familiar streak of bad luck into a high-stakes spelling competition that tests his fragile confidence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9170

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: Bill Melendez
- Cast: Peter Robbins, Pamelyn Ferdin, Glenn Gilger, Andy Pforsich, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez, Ann Altieri, Erin Sullivan
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064107/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, witty, wistful, family movie night, nostalgic viewing

## Synopsis

A lovable underdog faces his greatest challenge yet: spelling his way to victory.

## Movies like A Boy Named Charlie Brown

- [Snoopy: The Musical (1988)](https://ember.film/movie/69923)
- [He's a Bully, Charlie Brown (2006)](https://ember.film/movie/37494)
- [Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/41901)
- [He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown (1968)](https://ember.film/movie/21415)
- [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)
- [You're in Love, Charlie Brown (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/34857)
- [Snoopy, Come Home (1972)](https://ember.film/movie/9088)
- [Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!) (1980)](https://ember.film/movie/19409)
- [A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)](https://ember.film/movie/7595)

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