A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 1973, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a comedy, family, animation and tv movie film directed by Phil Roman, running about 25 minutes. “Spend Thanksgiving with good ol' Charlie Brown!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown's house for a REALLY big turkey party. Good grief! All our hero can cook is cold cereal and maybe toast. Is Charlie Brown doomed? Not when Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock chip in to save the (Thanksgiving) Day. With such good friends, Charlie Brown - and all of us - have so many reasons to be thankful.

Who’s in it. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving stars Todd Barbee as Charlie Brown (voice), Robin Kohn as Lucy van Pelt (voice), Stephen Shea as Linus van Pelt (voice) and Christopher DeFaria as Patricia 'Peppermint Patty' Reichardt (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)?
In US, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving worth watching?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving holds an audience score of 7.3 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 Thanksgiving?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving stars Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Christopher DeFaria and Hilary Momberger-Powers.
When was A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving released?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.