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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

1966Movie25 minG

AnimationFamily
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes90%85%

A heartwarming, nostalgic family movie about family and pop culture, with standout score.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Every year he rises from the pumpkin patch...

Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.

Feels like

  • Iconic Holiday Classic
  • Wholesome & Heartwarming
  • Vince Guaraldi Jazz Score
  • Childlike Wonder & Faith
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Peanuts Gang Dynamics
  • Gentle Humor
  • Timeless Animation Style
  • Family Friendly Tradition

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

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

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Facts

October 27, 1966 · 25 min · G

Released
October 27, 1966
Runtime
25 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Animation, TV Movie, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Pet the Dog, Early-Installment Weirdness, The Unseen +9

  • Pet the Dog
  • Early-Installment Weirdness
  • The Unseen
  • Bowdlerize
  • Parental Bonus
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Dub Species Change
  • Mind Screw
  • Silence Is Golden
  • Overly Long Gag
  • Howl of Sorrow
  • Voiceover Letter

12 of 88 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?"

Questions about It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?

Apple TV

In the United States, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%).

Is It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown okay for kids?

G

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

Will It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown use?

Pet the DogEarly-Installment WeirdnessThe UnseenBowdlerizeParental BonusArson, Murder, and JaywalkingDub Species ChangeMind ScrewSilence Is GoldenOverly Long GagHowl of SorrowVoiceover Letterand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 tropes for it, including Pet the Dog, Early-Installment Weirdness, and The Unseen.