A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas is a comedy, family, animation and tv movie film directed by Bill Melendez, running about 25 minutes. “That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 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.
Who’s in it. A Charlie Brown Christmas stars Chris Doran as Schroeder / Shermy (voice), Sally Dryer as Violet (voice), Bill Melendez as Snoopy (voice) and Karen Mendelson as Patty (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Charlie Brown Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)?
- In US, A Charlie Brown Christmas is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Charlie Brown Christmas worth watching?
- A Charlie Brown Christmas holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, animation and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Charlie Brown Christmas?
- A Charlie Brown Christmas stars Chris Doran, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez, Karen Mendelson and Geoffrey Ornstein.
- When was A Charlie Brown Christmas released?
- A Charlie Brown Christmas was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.