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Welcome Home, Franklin – Movie Review and Summary

“Welcome Home, Franklin” does more than give Franklin Armstrong’s backstory; it reminds you of when you were young, yearning for a friend, and found that perfect person.

ByAmari Allah Hours Posted onFebruary 17, 2024 12:42 PMFebruary 17, 2024 12:42 PM
Title Card - Welcome Home, Franklin

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  • Plot Summary
    • Character Descriptions
      • Franklin (Caleb Bellavance)
      • Charlie Brown (Etienne Kellici)
      • Linus (Wyatt White)
  • Review
    • Notable Performances or Moments
      • Franklin's Struggle With Making Friends
    • Highlights
      • Charlie Brown
  • Background Information

Plot Summary

With being a military kid, Franklin Armstrong has had the benefit of living in various places around the world, but feeling he has found a home, never mind friends? That has long been a struggle. But, with a guidebook his grandpa gave him, from jokes to ways to win people over, Franklin tries to get to know people in his new town. However, the only one who initially takes to his charm is Charlie Brown, whom he befriends as they prep to compete in a soapbox derby race.

Character Descriptions

Please Note: This character guide is not an exhaustive list of every cast member, and character descriptions may contain what can be considered spoilers.

Franklin (Caleb Bellavance)

Franklin Armstrong (Caleb Bellavance) hyping himself up before trying to make friends
“Franklin Armstrong (Caleb Bellavance) hyping himself up before trying to make friends,” Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, directed by Raymond S. Persi, 2024, (Apple TV Plus)

A military brat, via his father, Franklin has lived in multiple cities, in and out of the United States, and while he has had many friends, none have seemingly been for life. But with his grandpa’s notes on how to make friends, which include jokes, Franklin hopes to be able to make new friends soon and share with them all he knows, like his newfound love of John Coltrane and jazz.

Charlie Brown (Etienne Kellici)

You know Charlie Brown. He teeter totters between optimism and pessimism, is forgiving, maybe naïve, but is one of the sweetest guys you know.

Linus (Wyatt White)

Linus is who Charlie Brown considers his closest friend, though he barely talks to him in the movie.

Review

Good If You Like

  • Seeing kids overcome adversity
  • Don’t mind getting in your feelings a little bit

Notable Performances or Moments

Franklin’s Struggle With Making Friends

Franklin (Caleb Bellavance) and Linus (Wyatt White) introducing themselves in a pumpkin patch
“Franklin (Caleb Bellavance) and Linus (Wyatt White) introducing themselves in a pumpkin patch,” Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, directed by Raymond S. Persi, 2024, (Apple TV Plus)

As someone who moved around a bit when I was younger, watching Franklin struggle with making friends, especially since the Peanuts tunes exist in a world without phones or the internet, took me back. For those feelings of putting your best foot forward, trying to be nice and charming, and it sometimes not working. Or as soon as you find out you leave, what you thought were close relationships crumble like a sand castle too close to shore?

If you relate to those feelings or memories, Franklin will have you right back where you were, which could lead to some unexpected tears. But, because Franklin’s story is simple yet earnest, you get invested in “Welcome Home, Franklin.”

Highlights

Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown (Etienne Kellici) thankful that Franklin is not only smart but willing to share what he knows
“Charlie Brown (Etienne Kellici) thankful that Franklin is not only smart but willing to share what he knows,” Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, directed by Raymond S. Persi, 2024, (Apple TV Plus)

Most of the Peanuts gang are seen throughout the movie, all with personalities that will have you frustrated with the fact you may not remember so-and-so’s name, but the memories flood of you watching various cartoons featuring them. But no one beats Charlie Brown, and the reason we highlight Charlie Brown is because he shows the opposite side of Franklin’s issue.

Charlie Brown says he has friends, like Linus, but we all know Charlie Brown’s use of that word isn’t always apt. He has lived in that town for who knows how long, yet even his dog doesn’t consistently want to spend time with him. Heck, a lot of people make fun of him.

So his friendship with Franklin, them sharing their dreams, working on a project together, and their bond goes beyond all the meanings the word “wholesome” holds and makes you appreciate both old and new friends for their place in your life.

Background Information

Director(s)

Raymond S. Persi

Written By

Robb Armstrong, Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano

Based On Work By

Charles M. Schulz

Date Released

February 16, 2024

Where To Watch

Apple TV Plus

Genre(s)

Comedy, Youth, Animation

Film Length

39 Minutes

Content Rating

Rated TV-G

Content Information

  • Dialog: N/A
  • Violence: N/A
  • Sexual Content: N/A
  • Miscellaneous: N/A

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Welcome Home, Franklin – Movie Review

Summary

Our Rating: Positive (Worth Seeing) – Recommended

Beyond nostalgia, “Welcome Home, Franklin” leaves you with warm feelings, the desire to reach out to a friend, and plan something soon so you can get that same feeling of belonging Franklin and Charlie Brown gain in this movie.

Overall
88%
88%
  • Charlie Brown - 84%
    84%
  • Franklin’s Struggle With Making Friends - 92%
    92%
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  • Charlie Brown
  • Franklin’s Struggle With Making Friends

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Listed Under Categories: Movies, Positive (Worth Seeing), Recommended (Movies)

Related Tags: Animation, Apple TV Plus, Bryan Schulz, Caleb Bellavance, Charles M. Schulz, Comedy, Cornelius Uliano, Craig Schulz, Etienne Kellici, Rated TV-G, Raymond S. Persi, Robb Armstrong, Wyatt White, Youth

Amari Allah

Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been writing reviews since 2010, with a focus on dramas and comedies.

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