It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Seen it?1966 | 25 min | Family, Animation, TV Movie, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It was critically acclaimed and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 102K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Melendez
- Peter RobbinsCharlie Brown (voice)
- Christopher SheaLinus Van Pelt (voice)
- Sally DryerLucy Van Pelt (voice)
- Bill MelendezSnoopy (voice)
- Cathy SteinbergSally Brown (voice)
- Gail DeFariaPigpen (voice)
- Glenn MendelsonSchroeder / Shermy (voice)
- Ann AltieriFrieda / Violet (voice)
- Lisa DeFariaPatty (voice)