It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

1966

25m

Animation

Comedy

Kids & Family

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Linus waits in the pumpkin patch for the elusive Halloween symbol to appear.

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

As in two past specials about Charlie, the half-hour animated show had charm, adult wit and wisdom.

Sep 9, 2021

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Harry Harris

Philadelphia Inquirer

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?

Sep 9, 2021

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Bettelou Peterson

Detroit Free Press

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.

Sep 9, 2021

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

This was absolutely absurd to the point where it wasn't even fun.

Rated: 1/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

It doesn't make any sense, but it's entertaining and I laughed mightily hard...

Rated: 3/5

Oct 28, 2020

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Matt Roush

TV Guide

No matter how often we see it, we'll still be happy to wait in the pumpkin patch with Linus, and wait-for-it when Lucy pulls the football away from Charlie Brown, and delight when Snoopy is on the other end of the apple when Lucy goes bobbing.

Oct 31, 2013

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Ryan J

Best Halloween special there ever was

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Ed R

Even though this was made in 1966, it still stands the test of time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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Santiago P

After this special was released candy bags were sent to Schultz with notes that said "just for Charlie Brown"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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matthias s

*It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown* is a cute, charming, and timeless Halloween short that’s perfect for all ages. The soundtrack sets the mood wonderfully, and as someone who grew up with Snoopy, I’m always happy to see him steal the spotlight with his hilarious and memorable moments. However, while I enjoyed the nostalgia, I have mixed feelings about how the group treats Linus. His unwavering belief in the Great Pumpkin is heartwarming, but the way the others mock him feels a lot like bullying, which was uncomfortable to watch. It’s odd seeing such behavior normalized, especially in a family-friendly special. Still, Snoopy’s antics make up for some of the awkwardness, and Linus remains a character I truly sympathize with. I'm glad I revisited this classic, but the bullying dampened the experience. It’s enjoyable, yet leaves a slightly odd aftertaste.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Keith N

An absolute classic of a special

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Andrew L

To four generations (and counting), this was the first Halloween movie they ever saw. It's a timeless masterpiece that never goes out of style. Heck, it even teaches kids a lesson about World War I.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Bill Melendez

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Peter Robbins

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Christopher Shea

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Sally Dryer

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Chris Doran

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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