A Charlie Brown Christmas

25 min · 1965 · Directed by Bill Melendez · 4.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) runs 25 min, directed by Bill Melendez. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Family, Animation, Comedy, TV Movie

Where to watch: Apple TV+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)