How & Where to Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas From Anywhere in 2024
If the 'Peanuts' holiday specials make you smile, you can learn how and where to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' in this guide. We'll also give a heads-up to people traveling over the Christmas period on how to access the movie if it's geoblocked.
Written by Kit Copson (Writer, Briefing Editor)
Reviewed by Sandra Pattison (Editor)
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz (Fact-checking editor)
Last Updated: 2023-12-25T03:16:14+00:00
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Key Takeaways: Where to Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas Online
- ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is on Apple TV+, a paid subscription service available in over 100 countries.
- If you’re traveling to or living in one of the countries where Apple TV+ is not available — like China, Iceland, Croatia, Algeria and more — you can use a reputable VPN service to bypass the geoblocks.
- We recommend ExpressVPN for streaming content on Apple TV+ — try ExpressVPN with its money-back guarantee — but NordVPN and Proton VPN are solid alternatives.
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Released in 1965, the ‘Peanuts’ holiday special ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is still so popular that it’s available in several countries on Apple TV+, a major streaming service. However, if you head abroad over the Christmas period, geoblocking may prevent you from accessing your account, so read on to learn how and where to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’
For this reason, unsuspecting travelers often find themselves blocked from accessing their favorite streaming accounts. If you plan to travel this Christmas to somewhere Apple TV+ isn’t available, we recommend using ExpressVPN, which we consider to be the best VPN, to get around the blocks.
How to Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas
Some streaming services, like Apple TV+, are widely available but have a different content selection in each country. What’s more, despite how widespread these services are, they don’t serve every country. Apple TV+, in particular, has yet to arrive in many countries, so if you might need to learn how to stream Apple TV+ from abroad.
Where Is A Charlie Brown Christmas Streaming?
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ hasn’t lost its appeal.
Apple TV+: ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. Since Apple TV+ content can differ by location, we checked out the movie’s availability in several countries. You can stream ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, South Korea, Brazil and many more countries.
On the flip side, Apple TV+ is not available in several countries, including Iceland, China, Bhutan, the Maldives, Algeria, Tunisia, Croatia, Turkey, Romania and more. Therefore, if your Christmas is to be spent in one of these countries, you’ll need to connect to a good VPN for Apple TV using a server in a country where Apple TV+ is available. Our tutorial further down shows you what to do.
Amazon Prime Video: In addition to purchasing a subscription to Apple TV+, those in the U.K. have the option of purchasing the movie on Amazon Prime Video. ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is part of the ‘Peanuts Holiday Classics’ collection on the platform.
Is A Charlie Brown Christmas on Netflix?
No, the ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ movie isn’t currently on Netflix due to licensing agreements. That said, licensing agreements often change, which is why content is added to and taken away from Netflix regularly. Because of that, it’s possible that ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ could come to Netflix at some point in the future.
Furthermore, Netflix libraries are different in every country. As a heads-up, if you want to change Netflix libraries to a region outside the country you’re in, you can connect to a VPN server in your target country and use Netflix as normal. For example, if you’re in the U.S. but want to see the Australian Netflix library, connect to an Australian server.
Where Can I Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas for Free?
Fortunately, Apple TV+ is among the streaming services offering a free trial, which lasts for seven days. However, if you purchase an Apple device, you get three months of Apple TV+ for free, and the Apple One package offers one month for free.
To sign up for the Apple TV+ free trial, you’ll need to use a valid payment method linked to the country your Apple ID is in. Due to payment restrictions, if you try to sign up for Apple TV+ with a payment method linked to a country where Apple TV+ is unavailable, your payment could be refused. You can find out more on Apple’s payment methods page.
If you don’t have a payment method linked to a location where Apple TV+ is available, you can look into getting a virtual U.S. credit card like StatesCard. Just bear in mind that you’d have to change your Apple ID location to the U.S. if you haven’t already.
If you sign up for a U.S. Apple ID for the first time, you may need to verify it with a U.S. phone number — learn how to get a virtual phone number.
If you need a VPN to access your Apple TV+ account because you’re traveling, you can get a money-back guarantee with most VPN providers, including our top recommendation, ExpressVPN.
Torrenting A Charlie Brown Christmas
While we don’t condone illegal download sites or streaming sites, we know that many people use them. It can be risky, though. Therefore, those considering downloading ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ or streaming it on one of these sites should exercise caution and read our guide on how to download torrents safely.
How to Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas Online With a VPN
You can follow these simple steps to download a VPN and use it to access your Apple TV+ account from locations where it’s unavailable.
We recommend downloading a VPN before you travel if you’re going somewhere VPNs are restricted, like China, as it can be hard to find unblocked VPN websites in such locations. Check out our guide on where VPNs are illegal or restricted for more.
For these steps, we’re using ExpressVPN as an example, as it’s the best VPN for streaming.
- Get a VPN
Go to a secure VPN’s website and sign up for a plan. A quick tip: Plans vary in length, and longer-term plans are typically cheaper.
- Download the VPN
Go to “download” and select the device you want to download the VPN on. If you’re on a mobile device, search for and download the app in the Apple app store or Google Play store.
- Connect to a Server Where Apple TV+ Is Available
Go to the server list and connect to a server in an Apple TV+ country, like the U.S. This will assign you an IP address in that country.
- Log In to Apple TV+ and Start Streaming
Go to Apple TV+, sign in with your credentials and search for ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’ If you encounter any problems, try connecting to a different server.
The Best VPNs to Stream A Charlie Brown Christmas
To gain access to your Apple TV+ account in locations where the streaming service isn’t available, you will need a reliable, fast VPN with strong security. On that basis, we recommend the following providers.
1. ExpressVPN
is always consistent with streaming services.
Pros:
- Excellent server selection
- Great streaming VPN
- Very user-friendly
Cons:
- Expensive
Whenever we use ExpressVPN, we truly feel like we’re getting the whole package. Not only is ExpressVPN’s security record unbeatable, but it also has a great server selection, fast speeds and is reliable when used with streaming services. For this reason, ExpressVPN has become our go-to service for streaming and most other purposes to boot, as explained in our ExpressVPN review.
In terms of what ExpressVPN has to offer, there’s only one box we can’t tick, and that’s pricing. While we’re in favor of paying a bit more for the strongest performance, we wish ExpressVPN’s plans — especially its short-term plans — weren’t so pricey. Fortunately, you can use ExpressVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee as a safety net.
- Unlimited GB
- 8
- Yes
2. NordVPN
Pros:
- Good plan selection
- Excellent speeds
- Very secure
Cons:
- Minor user-friendliness issues
NordVPN is the runner-up for the best overall VPN and best streaming VPN position, coming in just behind ExpressVPN. Things we love about NordVPN include its fair pricing on long-term plans, the diversity of plans on offer to suit different needs and budgets. You can try its impressive speeds for yourself with its 30-day money-back guarantee.
As for the cons, using NordVPN isn’t rocket science by any means, but enabling extra features (like obfuscated servers) can be a little confusing at first. Once you get the hang of it, though, navigating the app shouldn’t be an issue. You can learn all the ins and outs in our NordVPN review.
- *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
- *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
- *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
3. Proton VPN
Pros:
- 3 free Apple TV+ servers
- Unlimited free data
- Easy to navigate
Cons:
- Not many free locations
Whether you plan to download a free VPN for use in emergencies or make it your sole provider, Proton VPN is a great choice. This secure and user-friendly VPN offers a no-credit-card-details-required free plan with unlimited data. This puts three locations at your disposal that you can use whenever and how much you want: the U.S., Japan and the Netherlands.
That said, if you want more out of Proton VPN, you’ll need to upgrade to a paid subscription (these come with a 30-day money-back guarantee), which will give you access to a much wider server selection. Learn more in our Proton VPN review.
- Unlimited GB
- 1
- Yes
- Unlimited GB
- 5
- Yes
A Charlie Brown Christmas Cast, Characters & Plot (No Spoilers)
It’s December, but Charlie Brown isn’t feeling very Christmassy at all. He’s down in the dumps about how materialistic the holiday has become and wants things to change. Will directing the school play put him back in touch with the true meaning of Christmas and help him spread the message to others?
The main voice cast of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ includes:
| Character | Performer |
|---|---|
| ‘Charlie Brown’ | Peter Robbins |
| ‘Linus’ | Christopher Shea |
| ‘Lucy’ | Tracy Stratford |
| ‘Sally Brown’ | Cathy Steinberg |
Other Peanuts Holiday Movies
In addition to ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’, you can also watch the other ‘Peanuts’ holiday movies — like ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin,’ ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ and ‘Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown’ — on Apple TV+.
Final Thoughts
Though Apple TV+ isn’t available in every country, a VPN can help you out with that if you’re traveling. On a final note, we’d recommend a VPN to anyone who travels because not only are they great for accessing your favorite streaming platforms from back home, but they also protect your data when you’re using public WiFi (hotels, airports, etc.).
Will you watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ with a VPN while traveling? If so, which VPN provider will you use? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.
FAQ: Stream A Charlie Brown Christmas
You can stream ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ on Apple TV+.
Yes, you can download the Apple TV app to your Roku device.
You can get a free trial with Apple TV+ to watch the movie for free.
No, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is only available to stream on Apple TV+.