

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
2003, English. Directed by Larry Leichliter & Bill Melendez.
All Rerun wants from Santa is a dog, but his mother won't let him have one. Spending time with Snoopy provides the perfect pick-me-up. But when Snoopy gets too busy to play with Rerun, they call in a substitute—Snoopy's brother Spike.
- Runtime
- 0h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown is streaming on Apple TV in India.
Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Larry LeichliterDirector
- Bill MelendezDirector
- Jimmy BennettRerun Van Pelt (voice)
- Adam Taylor GordonCharlie Brown (voice)
- Ashley Rose OrrLucy Van Pelt (voice)
- Corey PadnosLinus Van Pelt (voice)
- Hannah LeighSally Brown (voice)
- Nick PriceSchroeder (voice)
- Jake MinerPig Pen / Franklin (voice)
- Kaitlyn MaggioLittle Pigtailed Girl / Violet / Patty / Frieda (voice)
- Bill MelendezSnoopy / Spike (voice)
Details
- Released
- 9 December 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles M. Schulz
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I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown: quick answers
Is I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown?
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown runs 41 minutes (0h 41m).
Does I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown on?
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown is streaming on Apple TV in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown?
If you liked I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown, try Olive, the Other Reindeer, Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas, It's Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown.
Who directed I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown?
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003) was directed by Larry Leichliter and Bill Melendez and stars Jimmy Bennett, Adam Taylor Gordon, Ashley Rose Orr.