A Charlie Brown Christmas

1965 · 25m · Released

NR Animation, Family, Comedy, TV Movie

When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn the meaning of Christmas.

Ratings

Based on audience scores

7.7 The Movie Database

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Where to stream A Charlie Brown Christmas

Streaming now in the United States on Apple TV.

Trailers and promos

A Charlie Brown Christmas - Trailer

A Charlie Brown Christmas Trailer

A Charlie Brown Christmas (Original 1965 Promo) (HQ Recreation Remaster)

CBS A Charlie Brown Christmas 1965 TV promo

Charlie’s Christmas Tree

A Charlie Brown Christmas - Opening

Top cast and crew

Bill Melendez Director

Peter Robbins Charlie Brown (voice)

CS Christopher Shea Linus Van Pelt (voice)

Tracy Stratford Lucy Van Pelt (voice)

Cathy Steinberg Sally Brown (voice)

CD Chris Doran Schroeder / Shermy (voice)

SD Sally Dryer Violet (voice)

Ann Altieri Frieda (voice)

GO Geoffrey Ornstein Pig-Pen (voice)

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Frequently asked questions about A Charlie Brown Christmas

Where can I watch A Charlie Brown Christmas in the United States?

A Charlie Brown Christmas is available to stream on Apple TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is A Charlie Brown Christmas on Apple TV?

Yes. A Charlie Brown Christmas is streaming on Apple TV in the United States.

Can I watch A Charlie Brown Christmas for free?

Not free in the United States right now. A Charlie Brown Christmas needs a subscription to Apple TV.

What are the ratings for A Charlie Brown Christmas?

A Charlie Brown Christmas scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in A Charlie Brown Christmas?

A Charlie Brown Christmas stars Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Tracy Stratford, Cathy Steinberg, and Chris Doran. Bill Melendez is the director.

How long is A Charlie Brown Christmas?

A Charlie Brown Christmas runs 25m.

When did A Charlie Brown Christmas come out?

A Charlie Brown Christmas was released on December 9, 1965.

Which studio made A Charlie Brown Christmas?

A Charlie Brown Christmas was produced by United Feature Syndicate, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, and Bill Melendez Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for A Charlie Brown Christmas?

A Charlie Brown Christmas was made on a budget of $96,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.