Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!

G

Released Aug 24, 1977

1h 12m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Animation

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In this animated feature, Charlie Brown (Duncan Watson), Linus (Liam Martin) and the gang head to Camp Remote, located in the Rocky Mountains, where the big event is the annual river rafting race. Competing against Charlie Brown and his friends is a gang of bullies who always win the race, owing to their penchant for dirty tactics and cheating. This time proves no different, and Charlie Brown has to overcome his lack of confidence if his team is to have any hope of winning.

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New York Times

Can amount to either a delightful experience or a pleasant but slightly wearing one, depending upon the intensity of one's fascination with the basic "Peanuts" my...[ END HERE ]tique

Rated: 3/5

Jun 6, 2011

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

I didn't really enjoy this compared to the other "Peanuts" specials. The characters were terrible to each other.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 4, 2022

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

This was an enjoyable, slightly unhinged "Peanuts" film that flew by fairly quickly.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 4, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

There are some nice moments, but the film too often places plot ahead of characters.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 6, 2021

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

A movie whose primary demographic won't be charmed, amused, or enraptured.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 28, 2020

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TV Guide

The animation is no better than competent, but the film has a nice bluegrass-style musical score by Ed Bogas and should be fine for the kids and "Peanuts" fans.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 6, 2011

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Audience Member

Over 50 years old and it’s another worthy Peanuts feature film by Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez I remember seeing parts of it on tv In this third entry of the beloved comics strip Charlie Brown and the gang are going to a summer camp called Camp Remote They also face bullies thinking they’re better than them and being constantly sabotaged But if the Peanuts gang wants to succeed they’ll have to work together They camp in the woods, have to navigate, hackney sack races etc. Of course they elect Charlie Brown to be the leader even though he has no top experience The big competition is a river rafting race but it won’t be easy for the kids as the bullies always rely on dirty tactics and cheating Snoopy and Woodstock have their own adventures of course It’s only an hour and 12 minutes long falling short of perfect but it’s very charming for kids and Peanuts fans as usual will eat it up Charlie Brown also faces insecurities that many can relate to learning to lead, getting others to cooperate, being brave when he needs to Simple and straightforward for everyone

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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Meydiana R

Best Animated! Best movie ever! Brings back a lot of childhood memories.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/22

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Jarrod P

"A Wet And Wild Thrill Ride... An Animated 'River Of No Return'. You Have To See It Twice".

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Audience Member

Best movie ever! Brings back a lot of childhood memories

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

I hadn't seen this in years, so it was fun watching it again. I admit it's not as good as some of the other Peanuts movies, but I liked it. Lots of funny moments (who doesn't love Snoopy) and even some suspense. The ending wasn't at all what I was expecting and that's a good thing! Loved the opening scenes; such beautiful illustrations and the race itself was really exciting!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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spencer p

It's not the worst Peanuts feature film, thanks to its fast-paced plot and occasional laughs, but it comes off as sad when amidst the heightened stakes and peril of this wilderness adventure, the majority of characters are still their same cringingly oblivious selves.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Bill Melendez

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Phil Roman

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Duncan Watson

Charlie Brown

Greg Felton

Schroeder

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Gail Davis

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - Destroying the Rafts

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - Bullies Tease Charlie Brown

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - Down the Cliff

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - Snoopy's Motorcycle Ride

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - Snoopy's Goodnight Kisses

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - Winning the Race

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - Blasting Area

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - The Water Slide

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Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown!: Official Clip - The Boat Race Begins

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Synopsis

In this animated feature, Charlie Brown (Duncan Watson), Linus (Liam Martin) and the gang head to Camp Remote, located in the Rocky Mountains, where the big event is the annual river rafting race. Competing against Charlie Brown and his friends is a gang of bullies who always win the race, owing to their penchant for dirty tactics and cheating. This time proves no different, and Charlie Brown has to overcome his lack of confidence if his team is to have any hope of winning.

Director: Bill Melendez, Phil Roman
Producer: Bill Melendez, Lee Mendelson
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Paramount Pictures International
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 24, 1977, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 10, 2015
Runtime: 1h 12m

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