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You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

(1972, Rated NR, Family and kids, Starring Stephen Shea, Robin Kohn, Chad Webber)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 2, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Peanuts '70s TV special still rings true today.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    In the main story, subtle and not-so-subtle jabs are taken at the political process. Lucy bullies the school electorate to win votes for her brother, and each member of the campaign team appoints an assistant who has to do the real work. In the bullying story, the message is more overt -- a mean kid gets his comeuppance.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown

Parents need to know that this movie, written by Peanuts creator Charles Schulz in the early 1970s, highlights the perils and pitfalls of the election cycle that are still current almost 40 years later. It's a mostly cynical view of politics, wrapped in the dependable humor and entertaining characters that comprise the Peanuts gang. Neither pedantic nor silly, the DVD is a good choice for young kids interested in politics.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Lucy's polling methodology. Do you think it swayed people's answers? If you could call in to a radio show and ask one question of a politician, what would it be, and whom would you ask? What did you think of Russell after he cast his ballot?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    How classic

    What a wonderful film. It is DEFINITELY for kids of all ages. There may be Charlie Brown talk in this, but it's a great movie! A little boring, but wonderful.

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