Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

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Dr. Seuss' The Grinch

PG

Released Nov 9, 2018

1h 26m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbors in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realizes there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the green grump hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos' holiday cheer once and for all.

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Critics Consensus

The Grinch gives the classic Seuss source material a brightly animated update that's solidly suitable for younger viewers without adding substantially to the story's legacy.

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

The Grinch is bright and colorful, but the narrative feels a bit off from the anti-consumerist message that Dr. Seuss may have originally intended.

Rated: 2.5/5

Feb 7, 2019

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

[The Grinch] is excessively well-meaning and very tame. No doubt it will please those who will always love the story, no matter what shape it takes, but you have to be a fan.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 27, 2018

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Cumberbatch... does not let us down.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 26, 2018

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Overall The Grinch suffers the curse experienced by many films, in that it is good and entertaining but ultimately only ‘good enough‘ or ‘reasonably entertaining’. Jokes land generally well, but softly.

Rated: 6/10

Dec 10, 2024

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Pandering to audiences with modern songs and obvious punchlines galore Don’t they know that these are tricks people will come to abhor?

Rated: 2/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Victoria Luxford

Radio Times

While there isn't much new added to the formula, The Grinch is a sentimental update of a well-known story that leaves a warm glow and is sure to make families happy during the festive season.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 16, 2024

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Rafaele

Awesome it’s a must see movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Michele

Great animation, great voices! Timeless Dr. Seuss tale with a slightly nicer Grinch (he's nice to his dog) and some updated music! Recommend! A great holiday film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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Andrea E

This movie was so beautiful. I saw it when it first came out and loved it then. My 4 yr old has been watching it on Amazon almost everyday, so I decided to take her to see it in the theater and it’s the second movie she’s ever stayed the entire duration of without asking to go home. It’s so good!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/10/23

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Angela

Fun movie to bring back for Christmas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

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Devin H

Just another Grinch movie one of which we had enough already in my opinion. hit or miss the kids might like it go and pick your favorite Grinch or watch them all, it's just that another Christmas Grinch movie with okay casting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/27/22

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Bellla

Just a great Christmas time movie to see with the family! I really love this version!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/10/23

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Yarrow Cheney

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Benedict Cumberbatch

The Grinch

Cameron Seely

Cindy-Lou Who

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Pharrell Williams

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The Grinch: Official Clip - A Change of Heart

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The Grinch: Official Clip - The Christmas Thief

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The Grinch: Official Clip - Grinch and the Guard Dog

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The Grinch: Official Clip - Can't Escape Christmas

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The Grinch: Official Clip - Lighting Whoville's Tree

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The Grinch: Official Clip - I Stole Your Christmas

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The Grinch: Official Clip - Whipped Cream & Sausages

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The Grinch: Official Clip - Riding in Style

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The Grinch: Official Clip - You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

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The Grinch: Official Clip - The Quest for Reindeer

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Synopsis

The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbors in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang. When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realizes there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the green grump hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos' holiday cheer once and for all.

Director: Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney
Producer: Janet Healy, Christopher Meledandri
Screenwriter: Michael LeSieur, Tommy Swerdlow
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment
Rating: PG (Brief Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 9, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 22, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $270.9M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: DTS, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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