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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

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Linus waits in the pumpkin patch for the elusive Halloween symbol to appear.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

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Critics Consensus

Performed and animated with the comics' signature melancholy warmth, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! celebrates the spooky season in true Peanuts style.

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Cynthia Lowry Associated Press 09/09/2021
As in two past specials about Charlie, the half-hour animated show had charm, adult wit and wisdom. Go to Full Review
Harry Harris Philadelphia Inquirer 09/09/2021
It was a beguiling half hour, though small fry may have found some aspects distressing. But what other cartoon characters make you FEEL for them? Go to Full Review
Bettelou Peterson Detroit Free Press 09/09/2021
As usual, the Peanuts characters were captured with all their charm by the animaters in a completely delightful show. It's turning into a nice holiday TV custom. Go to Full Review
Justin Brown Medium Popcorn 10/30/2024
1/5
This was absolutely absurd to the point where it wasn't even fun. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 30 Funny in 25 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Adam N Oct 27 There are so many details I missed upon previous viewings that I only now noticed, especially the magnificent soundtrack. It truly is amazing how relatable the Peanuts cast is. Easily the greatest of all Halloween television specials. See more Cade H. @cholton Jun 29 An excellent family movie to watch when the leaves are falling. This film manages to pack in so many iconic moments within a 30 minute time frame, every subplot between the protagonists are a joy to watch The soundtrack that plays throughout the short film is also spectacular, and help with the pacing of the the film immensely. See more Ryan J 12/24/2024 Best Halloween special there ever was See more Ed R @JustcallmeER 10/30/2024 Even though this was made in 1966, it still stands the test of time! See more Santiago P 10/27/2024 After this special was released candy bags were sent to Schultz with notes that said "just for Charlie Brown" See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Linus waits in the pumpkin patch for the elusive Halloween symbol to appear.
Director
Bill Melendez
Screenwriter
Charles M. Schulz
Genre
Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 12, 2000
Runtime
25m