The Peanuts Movie

Right now you can watch The Peanuts Movie in Australia on Disney Plus and Stan, and in the UK on Disney Plus — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 1,813 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Noah Schnapp is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Peanuts Movie is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The Peanuts Movie does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest. Between them, Noah Schnapp and Bill Melendez carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2015. The timing in The Peanuts Movie is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, The Peanuts Movie is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Noah Schnapp is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.