Movies Like It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!

If you liked It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown! (1997), a comedy and animation movie directed by Bill Melendez, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)
★ 6.5/10Also family and animation
It's the night of Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for a special dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl, he tries…
2
A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and comedy
Fred is cast as Ebenezer Scrooge in a stage adaption of the classic Christmas story, but is acting a bit stingy in real life.
3
It Was a Short Summer, Charlie Brown (1969)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
At camp, the boys find themselves consistently losing games to the girls. But their fortunes may change when Snoopy assumes the role of The Masked Marvel, potentially turning the tide in their favor.
4
Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown (2011)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and comedy
Linus is pushed to his limits when he learns Grandma is coming to visit and plans on ridding him of his childish security blanket.
5
It's Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown (1977)
★ 6.1/10Also family and animation
For his school Homecoming, Charlie Brown is told that he will be escorting the Homecoming Queen to the dance, and is supposed to give her a traditional kiss. When he learns that the Homecoming Queen is the red-headed…
6
Minions & More Volume 1 (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation and comedy
This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little…
7
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and comedy
Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.
8
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and family
Franklin is new to town and hoping to make friends, but his usual tactics don't work on the Peanuts gang. When the Soap Box Derby arrives, he's sure it's a chance to impress new pals and teams up with the only other…
9
The Loud House Movie (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and family
The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.
10
10 Lives (2024)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and comedy
A pampered cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative…
11
The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue (1997)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and comedy
When Toaster and the gang spark friendships with the playful animals at the veterinary hospital, they soon discover their new pals are about to be sent to a testing laboratory.
12
Mooned (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and family
Villainous Vector must figure out how to get off the moon and return to Earth.
13
Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up! (2022)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and comedy
This time, the rivals team up to help a cowgirl and her brother save their homestead from a greedy land-grabber, and they’re going to need some help! Jerry’s three precocious nephews are all ready for action, and Tom…
14
Arctic Dogs (2019)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and comedy
Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
15
Recess: All Growed Down (2003)
★ 6.5/10Also family and comedy
T.J. and The Recess Gang are kidnapped by the Third Street School's kindergartners, who are in turn being bullied by a new kid in their class.
16
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and comedy
All Rerun wants from Santa is a dog, but his mother won't let him have one. Spending time with Snoopy provides the perfect pick-me-up. But when Snoopy gets too busy to play with Rerun, they call in a…
17
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and comedy
A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.
18
Pooh's Heffalump Movie (2005)
★ 6.9/10Also family and animation
Who or what exactly is a Heffalump? The lovable residents of the Hundred Acre Wood -- Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and the rest of the pack -- embark on a journey of discovery in search of the elusive…
19
Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of the Songwing (2020)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
When a musical dragon with a beautiful voice hypnotizes the dragons and people of Huttsgalor, the Rescue Riders have to find a way to break the spell.
20
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also family and animation
Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.