We all know it is not fall without pumpkin everything. Pumpkin coffee, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin patch dates, pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin. It's an unwritten rule that most of us follow because, let's face it, pumpkin is pretty tasty. Fight me on that, I dare you.
The "holidays" normally reference the last three holidays before New Year's: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. And there's not a more fitting tradition than watching Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanut gang as they spend time together, learning valuable lessons and making timeless jokes in each heartwarming, holiday-specific episode. Looking to spend your Halloween with Charlie and his pals this Halloween season? Like many family Halloween movies, this is a perfect option for tiny eyes and ears that makes for a perfect activity to add to your fall bucket list during the holiday season. Here's where you can watch this classic flick this year.
What is "The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"?
I don't know about you, but Charlie Brown (along with Sally, Pig-Pen, Schroeder, and Snoopy) has been a tradition in my family since I was born. My brother and I made it our "Halloween thing" every year...besides trick-or-treating and carving jack-o-lanterns, of course.
Never seen the movie before? Well, the 1966 beloved film is family fun for all ages and includes Charlie Brown's all-star cast. On Halloween night, Linus Van Pelt (The cute 'peanut' who is always carrying around his security blanket) is waiting for the arrival of the "Great Pumpkin," which is due to show up in the town's pumpkin patch, while Charlie Brown gets invited to a Halloween party hosted by Violet. The Great Pumpkin is a fabled holiday character, much like the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus, so not everyone believes it's real, but Linus and Lucy still attempt to prove the pumpkin actually exists.
It's also where the iconic image of Snoopy as a fighter pilot makes its first appearance! Fun Fact: The image of Snoopy, "Flying Ace," became a good luck charm for NASA astronauts during the Apollo space mission, that Apollo 10 mission nicknamed the lunar module "Snoopy" and their command module "Charlie Brown." Also, did you know the voice of Snoopy is performed by the film's director, Bill Melendez? Yup, he continued to voice the pup for 40 years after directing the Peanuts special! Other actors in the special include Peter Robbins, Christopher Shea, Glenn Mendelson, Ann Alteri, Gail DeFaria, Lisa DeFaria, Kathy Steinberg and Sally Dryer.
Whether you're just watching the magical film for the first time, or you've loved it for decades (like me), grab yourself some snacks, and enjoy a nice spooky day in!
Where is It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown streaming?
It's a pretty straightforward answer: you can head straight to AppleTV+ to enjoy the holiday special anytime you want. While in years past, we'd have to wait around for the movie to appear on cable, it's now easily accessible to anyone with a subscription to AppleTV. Make it a Halloween tradition the entire family will love!
