‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Is Apple TV+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week

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From holiday staples to brand-new originals, this week’s Apple TV+ movie chart mixes timeless family specials with high-profile premieres and recent hits. Below, you’ll find quick, useful snapshots for each title—what it’s about, who’s in it, when it debuted on Apple TV+, and other essentials to help you decide what to watch next.

‘Greyhound’ (2020)

'Greyhound' (2020)
Playtone

Tom Hanks headlines this WWII naval drama as a first-time convoy commander navigating U-boat attacks during the Battle of the Atlantic. After its theatrical plans shifted in 2020, Apple TV+ acquired and released the film digitally on July 10, 2020. The movie runs about 91 minutes and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound. Distributed by Apple Original Films for streaming.

‘The Gorge’ (2025)

'The Gorge' (2025)
Skydance Media

An Apple Original Films release, this genre-blending thriller stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as elite sentries stationed on opposite sides of a mysterious chasm. It premiered globally on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2025, and set a new opening benchmark for an Apple movie. Apple and press listings note a runtime just over two hours. Directed by Scott Derrickson.

‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

'Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost' (2025)
Red Hour

Ben Stiller directs this documentary about his parents, legendary comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, tracing their cultural impact and family legacy. It premiered on Apple TV+ on October 24, 2025, following a fall festival run. The feature runs about 98 minutes. Apple TV+ distributes the film globally.

‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ (1965)

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' (1965)
United Feature Syndicate

The first-ever television special based on Charles M. Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ centers on Charlie Brown’s search for the true meaning of Christmas. Originally broadcast in 1965, the special runs about 25 minutes and features Vince Guaraldi’s iconic music. Apple TV+ holds the current exclusive streaming rights to the franchise, including this special. Holiday windows often include limited free streaming periods.

‘All of You’ (2025)

'All of You' (2025)
MRC

A contemporary romance about lifelong friends Laura and Simon deciding whether to risk everything on the love that’s grown between them. Apple’s page shows a 2025 release with a runtime near 1 hour and 38 minutes. The title includes advisories for nudity, language, and other mature content. Produced in the United Kingdom and streaming on Apple TV+.

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

'Highest 2 Lowest' (2025)
A24

Spike Lee’s crime thriller reimagines ‘High and Low’ with Denzel Washington as a powerful music mogul forced into a high-stakes ransom crisis. Apple’s listing notes a 2025 release and a runtime of roughly 2 hours and 13 minutes. The film is rated R for language. It became available to stream on Apple TV+ after its 2025 rollout.

‘The Family Plan’ (2023)

'The Family Plan' (2023)
Municipal Pictures

This Apple Original action-comedy stars Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan, following a suburban dad whose covert past collides with family life. It debuted globally on Apple TV+ on December 15, 2023. The film became one of the service’s most-watched titles and later spawned a sequel dated for 2025. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones.

‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ (2025)

'Come See Me in the Good Light' (2025)
Tripod Media

This documentary chronicles poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as they navigate love, illness, and creativity during a profoundly challenging year. Apple lists a 2025 release with a runtime of about 1 hour and 44 minutes. The film carries a TV-MA rating for mature themes and language. It premiered on Apple TV+ on November 14, 2025.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

'The Lost Bus' (2025)
Blumhouse Productions

Inspired by a true story, this survival thriller follows a father racing to save a teacher and her students trapped by a fast-moving wildfire. Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera lead the cast. The film premiered on Apple TV+ in 2025 and runs approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. It’s rated R for language.

‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ (1973)

'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' (1973)
United Feature Syndicate

This classic ‘Peanuts’ special follows Charlie Brown’s improvised holiday meal after Peppermint Patty invites herself—and the whole gang—over for dinner. It originally aired on CBS in 1973 and runs about 25 minutes, making it an easy seasonal watch. Apple TV+ is the exclusive streaming home for the ‘Peanuts’ library under an agreement that currently runs through 2030. New and classic ‘Peanuts’ specials periodically stream free for limited windows around the holidays.

Tell us which of these you’re watching next—and what you think—down in the comments!

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