Looking for a way to watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas?"

Apple TV retains the rights to stream this classic holiday special all year long, but it will be available for free on other channels in the days leading up to Christmas.

Like many of the best classic Christmas movies, the message of "A Charlie Brown Christmas" still resonates nearly 60 years after its initial broadcast. Suffering from an undiagnosed seasonal affliction disorder, Charlie Brown tries to find joy in the holiday season, but is plagued by rampant commercialism.

But after being mercilessly ridiculed by Lucy and others for choosing a real tree over a fake one, Charlie Brown finally discovers the true meaning of Christmas and the holiday spirit.

All the information you need about where and how to see "A Charlie Brown Christmas" can be found here.

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" is only available for streaming on Apple TV Plus; a subscription is required for most of the year, but will be available for free on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023. [If you are staying abroad, in one of the few countries where Apple TV Plus is not available, you will likely run into restrictions on the platforms and services available. But with a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can watch "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and use other services you've already paid for wherever you are.

Based on our testing, the best VPN is ExpressVPN, which is easy to use, offers fast internet speeds, and is quick and easy to set up for streaming. It also works with virtually any device, including iOS and Android, as well as streaming devices such as Amazon Fire TV Stick and Apple TV. In addition, it is also compatible with gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

For the past several years, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" was available on PBS and other networks, but unfortunately this is no longer the case. However, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will be available for free on Apple TV Plus on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023.

If you want to watch it closer to Christmas, you can also sign up for Apple TV Plus, which offers a 7-day free trial for new members.