A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

  • 92% of critics liked it
    (13 reviews)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (310,199 ratings)

As incredible as it seems, CBS head man James Aubrey originally vetoed his network's presentation of the animated A Charlie Brown Christmas on the grounds that Charles M. Schultz's round-headed protagonist was a "loser" who wouldn't attract an audience! The story proposes that Charlie Brown is… More

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Unrated, 30 min.
Directed By
Bill Melendez
Written By
Charles M. Schulz
Genres
Animation, Kids & Family, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1965 Wide
On DVD
Sep 12, 2000
Media Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Common Sense Media Editors, Common Sense Media

    The Peanuts gang in a classic Christmas special.

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    It got the shows off to a very special start, and for me they never quite matched this auspicious beginning. (Blu-ray Edition)

  • Sean Axmaker, Seanax.com

    ... a funny and tender and joyous celebration of the holiday spirit and still one of the most beloved Christmas specials...

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    The result is poignant and provides an appealing lesson about the true meaning of Christmas.

  • Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

    A true classic in every sense of the word!

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Red L


    I've seen this many times since 1965. It is to the point where I know exactly what is coming in the next scene, but I don't mind watching it each year. It still rings true every Christmas.

  • Anthony L


    Very few Christmas films are essential viewing but for me, it just isn't Christmas until I've watched A Charlie Brown Christmas. It's usually on at stupid O'clock in the morning on kids TV so I've gone as far as buying the DVD, Money well spent, in fact, I… More

  • Brad W


    Not a movie, but a classic

  • Michael E


    this movie is so simple but it conveys so much in terms of a christmas movie and now its one of the most praised christmas specials of all time and i think its well worth that domain

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