Snoopy, Come Home
Snoopy, Come Home

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Snoopy, Come Home

1972
Movie
80 min
English

When Snoopy receives a letter from his original owner Lila, he goes to visit her in the hospital while Charlie Brown and the gang are on the lookout for him. Suddenly, Snoopy feels that he must go live with Lila, but must say goodbye to all his friends. In his adventure to the hospital, he encounters numerous "No Dogs Allowed" signs, an annoying little girl who desires to keep him, and more!

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users89%
Director: Bill MelendezGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Musical

Plot Summary

When Charlie Brown and his friends are distressed by Snoopy's week-long absence, they embark on a journey to find him. Snoopy, however, has embarked on his own adventure, encountering a host of characters and challenges as he tries to make his way back to his true home and his beloved owner.

Critical Reception

Snoopy, Come Home is a beloved animated film that charmed audiences with its heartwarming story and classic Peanuts humor. While not a critical darling in its initial release, it has since gained a strong nostalgic following and is often praised for its musical numbers and faithful adaptation of Charles M. Schulz's characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithfulness to the Peanuts comic strip and its charming musical numbers.

  • Appreciated for its heartwarming storyline about friendship and loyalty.

  • Some viewers found the plot a bit slow or predictable at times.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Snoopy, Come Home, frequently citing its nostalgic appeal, delightful songs, and the endearing interactions between Snoopy and his various companions. Many reviewers recalled watching it as children and continue to share it with their own families, highlighting its timeless quality.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for being one of the few Peanuts productions where Snoopy actually speaks in full sentences, although much of his dialogue is heard only by the audience and not by the human characters.

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