We tell you where to stream the charming and melancholy Peanuts classic without paying a dime.
Since its 1965 debut, A Charlie Brown Christmas has entertained generations during the holiday season. No one foresaw that an animated special based on a newspaper comic strip would make millions of people laugh, hum along to its jazzy score, and absorb poignant lessons about Christmas and self-worth—for decades. A Charlie Brown Christmas isn’t available on traditional TV, but you can stream its heartwarming tale about rejecting consumerism and embracing loved ones for free. You just need the proper video streaming service and a comfy seat on Dec. 13 or 14. Here’s how to do it.Is ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ on Netflix?
No, A Charlie Brown Christmas isn’t on Netflix. You see, Apple scooped up the Peanuts rights to bring beloved specials to its video streaming service, including classics like It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. The company also commissioned new holiday-themed specials, such as Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne and Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), With Love.