A Charlie Brown Christmas

Name: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 1965-12-09
Duration: 25 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Tracy Stratford, Cathy Steinberg, Chris Doran

1965·Movie·NR·25 min·★ 7.7(783)

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“That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!”

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.

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About A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a 1965 English-language animation, family and comedy film directed by Bill Melendez. The cast is led by Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Tracy Stratford. It has a runtime of 0h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.

A Charlie Brown Christmas was produced by United Feature Syndicate, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, and Bill Melendez Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 9, 1965, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Bill Melendez
Writers: Charles M. Schulz
Release date: December 9, 1965
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $0 million
Production: United Feature Syndicate, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Bill Melendez Productions

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A Charlie Brown Christmas cast & crew

A Charlie Brown Christmas was directed by Bill Melendez and written by Charles M. Schulz.

The cast features Peter Robbins as Charlie Brown (voice), Christopher Shea as Linus Van Pelt (voice), Tracy Stratford as Lucy Van Pelt (voice), Cathy Steinberg as Sally Brown (voice), Chris Doran as Schroeder / Shermy (voice), and Sally Dryer as Violet (voice).

Behind the camera, it was produced by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson.

Is A Charlie Brown Christmas worth watching?

A Charlie Brown Christmas holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 783 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.

At 0h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, family, and comedy, A Charlie Brown Christmas is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas

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