A Charlie Brown Christmas
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77% Critic Match

A Charlie Brown Christmas

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

7.7 / 10 1965 25mNR English
AnimationFamilyComedyTV Movie

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Peter Robbins

Peter Robbins

Charlie Brown (voice)

Lead
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Christopher Shea

Linus Van Pelt (voice)

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Tracy Stratford

Lucy Van Pelt (voice)

Cathy Steinberg

Cathy Steinberg

Sally Brown (voice)

CD

Chris Doran

Schroeder / Shermy (voice)

SD

Sally Dryer

Violet (voice)

Ann Altieri

Ann Altieri

Frieda (voice)

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Geoffrey Ornstein

Pig-Pen (voice)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bill Melendez's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. A Charlie Brown Christmas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker