Snoopy, Come Home
Seen it?1972 | 80 min | Family, Animation, Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Snoopy receives a letter from a mysterious hospitalized girl named Lila. Alongside his bird friend Woodstock, Snoopy sets off on a cross-country journey to visit her, constantly facing strict "No Dogs Allowed" obstacles along the way. When it is revealed that Lila is actually Snoopy's original owner, the loyal hound faces a heartbreaking dilemma: stay with Charlie Brown or return to Lila.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Melendez
- Chad WebberCharlie Brown (voice)
- Bill MelendezSnoopy / Woodstock (voice)
- Robin KohnLucy Van Pelt (voice)
- Stephen SheaLinus Van Pelt (voice)
- David CareySchroeder (voice)
- Hilary Momberger-PowersSally Brown (voice)
- Johanna BaerLila (voice)
- Linda ErcoliClara (voice)
- Lynda MendelsonFrieda (voice)
- Christopher DeFariaPeppermint Patty (voice)