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77% Critic Match
A Charlie Brown Christmas
“That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!”
7.7 / 10• 1965• 25m•NR• 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
Charlie Brown (voice)
LeadCS
Christopher Shea
Linus Van Pelt (voice)
Tracy Stratford
Lucy Van Pelt (voice)
Cathy Steinberg
Sally Brown (voice)
CD
Chris Doran
Schroeder / Shermy (voice)
SD
Sally Dryer
Violet (voice)
Ann Altieri
Frieda (voice)
GO
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.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Charlie Brown Christmas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
