Sally Dryer,
Peter Robbins,
Christopher Shea,
Tracy Stratford,
Bill Melendez
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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 protag... read more
Directed by: Bill Melendez
Release Date: January 1, 1965
DVD Release Date: September 12, 2000
Stats: 11,391 reviews
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.
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 could probably quite ha... read more
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
A holiday classic. You may be surprised to find that this short cartoon is one of the most mature and accurate depictions of Christmas. The humor is also well advanced of its presentation. Charlie Brown does some soul searching to discover why he isn't excited by Christmas. Is it... read more
Not my favourite Christmas movie, but I'd watch it if it was on TV. It's pretty funny for the most part, but the story isn't great. Overall pretty good, though.
Seeing as how this is one of my absolute favorite Christmas films of all time, I could easily ramble on about it for hours, but just for the sake of time, let me say that THIS is how a Christmas special is done.
It's fun for kids, and has a great message, but it's smart and th... read more
Charlie brown is awesome!
... a funny and tender and joyous celebration of the holiday spirit and still one of the most beloved Christmas specials... Full Review
The result is poignant and provides an appealing lesson about the true meaning of Christmas. Full Review
A true classic in every sense of the word!
It's truly wonderful; even followers of Zoroaster can dig it. The choreography is particularly spiffy.
One of the childhood favorites that still holds up thirty years later.
The one irreplaceable Christmas special.
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