How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas': Here's where it's streaming and how to see it free

Any number of holiday movies and TV shows pop up this time of year; thanks to the Hallmark Channel and Lifetime you can pretty much go all-holiday, all the time.

Bah, humbug.

OK not really. A good holiday show can really lift your spirits. (Note: We will not engage in argument over whether “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie here. It is, however, a good movie. Watch it whenever you want and leave it at that.)

A few holiday movies and shows stand out above the others, and one stands out above those: “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” But it’s not quite as easy to find as it used to be. Here’s how to see it.

Where can you watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas'?

The only place you can see “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is to stream it on Apple TV+, which requires a subscription to the streaming service.

When is ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ on TV 2023?

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” is always available on Apple TV+ for subscribers. However, the service will offer nonsubscribers a window to watch the holiday special for free on Dec. 16 and 17.

Is ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ on Hulu?

No, it’s not. But “Elf” is. (So, for that matter, is “Die Hard.”)

Is ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ streaming on Netflix?

Nope. But you can catch love-it-or-hate-it “Love Actually” there.

How do I subscribe to Apple TV+?

You can sign up for the streaming service on its website. The cost is $9.99 a month, with a free seven-day trial.

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