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A Charlie Brown Christmas

1965Movie25 minNR

AnimationFamily
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Rotten Tomatoes86%93%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about history and family, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Christmas Classic
  • Holiday Special
  • Animated
  • Charming
  • Nostalgic
  • Heartwarming
  • Timeless
  • Christmas Spirit

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Bill Melendez
Written by
Charles M. Schulz
Produced by
Bill Melendez
Music by
Vince Guaraldi

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Facts

December 9, 1965 · 25 min · NR

Released
December 9, 1965
Runtime
25 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$96,000
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Extra-Long Episode, Unbuilt Trope, Bootstrapped Theme +9

  • Extra-Long Episode
  • Unbuilt Trope
  • Bootstrapped Theme
  • Cult Soundtrack
  • Crappy Holidays
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Ass in a Lion Skin
  • Over-the-Top Christmas Decorations
  • Enemy to All Living Things
  • George Lucas Altered Version
  • When He Smiles
  • Digging Yourself Deeper

12 of 83 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Charlie Brown Christmas?"

Questions about A Charlie Brown Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Charlie Brown Christmas?

Apple TV

In the United States, A Charlie Brown Christmas streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is A Charlie Brown Christmas worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Is A Charlie Brown Christmas okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Charlie Brown Christmas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching A Charlie Brown Christmas?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does A Charlie Brown Christmas use?

Extra-Long EpisodeUnbuilt TropeBootstrapped ThemeCult SoundtrackCrappy HolidaysChekhov's GunAss in a Lion SkinOver-the-Top Christmas DecorationsEnemy to All Living ThingsGeorge Lucas Altered VersionWhen He SmilesDigging Yourself Deeperand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 tropes for it, including Extra-Long Episode, Unbuilt Trope, and Bootstrapped Theme.