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Where to watch Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986) tonight

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986) runs 25 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.6 from 70 TMDB members. It's the night of Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for a special dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl, he tries desperately to finish in time.

Runtime
25 min — ends 8:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Family, Animation, Comedy
Released
January 1, 1986
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 70 votes
Director
Bill Melendez, Sam Jaimes
Starring
Chad Allen, Kristie Baker, Jeremy Miller, Melissa Guzzi
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Family and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Apple TV (subscription), Apple TV Amazon Channel (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Happy New Year, Charlie Brown?
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown is 25 min long (25 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 8:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Happy New Year, Charlie Brown rated?
Happy New Year, Charlie Brown is rated G in the US.
Is Happy New Year, Charlie Brown a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Family and Animation hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Happy New Year, Charlie Brown?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Apple TV (subscription), Apple TV Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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