It’s the most wonderful time of the year: holiday movie season!
If you’re looking to stream the classics, Will Ferrell’s holiday favorite Elf is available on HBO Max, It’s a Wonderful Life is available for free on Prime Video, and How The Grinch Stole Christmas is currently on Peacock. Plus, HBO Max also offers National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story (you’ll shoot your eye out, kid!). But what if you’re in the mood to watch the beloved Peanuts film A Charlie Brown Christmas?
The good news? A Charlie Brown Christmas is available to stream on Apple TV+. The bad news? The special won’t be airing on ABC, but it will be on television. How can you watch? Keep reading for the information, ya blockhead!
WHEN IS A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS ON TV IN 2021?
A Charlie Brown Christmas previously aired on ABC, but, sadly, that’s not the case in 2021. The seminal holiday special is, however, available to stream on Apple TV+ and will air Sunday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on PBS and PBS Kids.
HOW TO WATCH A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS FOR FREE:
If you have a valid Apple TV+ subscription ($4.99/month), A Charlie Brown Christmas is now streaming on the platform. No Apple TV+? The service offers a seven-day free trial for eligible subscribers.
WHERE TO WATCH A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE:
As we mentioned above, the special will air on PBS and PBS KIDS on Sunday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET. You can live stream the special on PBS, PBS KIDS, or PBS app.
IS A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS ON NETFLIX OR HULU?
Nope. Unfortunately, A Charlie Brown Christmas isn’t available to stream on Netflix or Hulu.
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IS A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO?
That’s a negative. A Charlie Brown Christmas isn’t available to rent on Prime Video.