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Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin

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Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin

2024

39m

Animation

Kids & Family

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The origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters, Franklin, follows how he approaches making new friends. Franklin’s family is always on the move with his dad’s military job, and everywhere he goes Franklin finds support in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship. But when Franklin tries his usual strategies with the Peanuts gang, he has trouble fitting in. That’s until he learns about the neighborhood Soap Box Derby race. According to his grandfather, everyone loves a winner! He’s sure that winning the race will also mean winning over some new friends. All he needs is a partner, which he finds in Charlie Brown. Franklin and Charlie Brown work together to build a car and in the process become good buddies. But as the race nears, the pressure mounts — can their car and their newfound friendship make it to the finish line?

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Neal Justin

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Brown and his buddies may remain in elementary school, but the "Peanuts" franchise is growing up.

Feb 22, 2024

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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

“Welcome Home, Franklin” isn’t going to make anyone forget the Christmas or Halloween specials. But it tries to right a wrong and does the right thing. It’s a nice addition to the canon, and it shines a light on what “Peanuts” used to be.

Feb 14, 2024

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

It’s a joy to watch for the whole family.

Jul 26, 2024

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Frantz Jerome

Black Nerd Problems

A wholesome and well-designed short film that centers the celebration of our differences by focusing on the moments we all share.

Apr 19, 2024

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Ashley Moulton

Common Sense Media

The 40-minute special may be a bit slow-paced for some viewers, but Snoopy and Woodstock provide comic relief.

Feb 22, 2024

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Denise Pieniazek

EscribiendoCine

INTERVIEW+ REVIEW The warm representation of Franklin Armstrong as a cultured child from whom you can learn and the presence of values such as friendship, camaraderie, self-improvement and empathy, make this one especially moving.

Rated: 10/10

Feb 19, 2024

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Harold W

You don't often see stories about Franklin. This one really blew me away. Such a kind story about friendship.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/06/24

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Alysha S

One scene seemed to be a departure from the character of Charlie Brown. Other than that, this is basically a great addition to the Charlie Brown franchise. And it's too bad that it took this long for the character of Franklin Armstrong to get spotlighted.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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Elizabeth C

I thought this was one of the best Peanuts specials in a long time. A heartwarming story that really focuses on Franklin's backstory and his friendship with Charlie Brown. All of my kids really enjoyed it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Adam H

Just laughed, and cried (in all the right ways), my way through "Welcome Home, Franklin" Haven't watched a Peanuts cartoon in probably well over 25 years, and that was nothing less than delightful. Hilarious (Snoopy forever!), exceedingly timely, and heartfelt as they come. Themes that every child, and adult, are bettered by. Fun and positive reflection for all ages. Itty bitty spoiler alert beyond this line... I mean... Who could possibly resist how cool Franklin introducing Charlie Brown to John Coltrane is?!?? His explanation of the Jazz riff, and them groovin' together, is absolutely priceless!! Huge kudos to the writers! Well done!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Bill L

This special is as a real joy to watch. I loved learning more about Franklin and to see how his friendship was formed with Charlie Brown.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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P. A

Franklin is such a great addition to the Peanuts gang. My kids really resonated with his story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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The origin story for one of Peanuts’ most beloved characters, Franklin, follows how he approaches making new friends. Franklin’s family is always on the move with his dad’s military job, and everywhere he goes Franklin finds support in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship. But when Franklin tries his usual strategies with the Peanuts gang, he has trouble fitting in. That’s until he learns about the neighborhood Soap Box Derby race. According to his grandfather, everyone loves a winner! He’s sure that winning the race will also mean winning over some new friends. All he needs is a partner, which he finds in Charlie Brown. Franklin and Charlie Brown work together to build a car and in the process become good buddies. But as the race nears, the pressure mounts — can their car and their newfound friendship make it to the finish line?

Director: Raymond S. Persi
Screenwriter: Robb Armstrong, Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano
Distributor: Apple TV+
Genre: Animation, Kids & Family
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 16, 2024
Runtime: 39m

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