The Grinch
2018 · Movie · PG · 85 min · ★ 6.9 · 56% critics
A grouchy loner who dislikes the holiday season grows frustrated when a cheerful town prepares its biggest Christmas celebration yet. Determined to stop the festivities, he launches a mischievous plan that tests the town’s joyful spirit.
Based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Also known as Dr. Seuss' The Grinch · How the Grinch Stole Christmas · Grinch
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Details
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-11-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Critic score
- 56/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (4,438 votes)
- Box office
- $511,300,000
- Budget
- $75,000,000
About
You’ll enjoy this if you want a bright, gentle Christmas comedy for families, especially alongside Shrek the Halls; Not for you if you prefer sharper mischief or fresher surprises.
Pros: bright colorful visuals; cute family warmth; playful holiday humor | Cons: predictable familiar story; softer lead character; mixed songs and narration
Themes
- holiday
- surrealism
- remake
- based on children's book
- christmas
- cheerful
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Animated Movie · 2019 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2018 · nominated
Cast & crew
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Grinch (voice)
Rashida Jones
as Donna Lou Who (voice)
Kenan Thompson
as Bricklebaum (voice)
Cameron Seely
as Cindy Lou Who (voice)
Angela Lansbury
as Mayor McGerkle (voice)
Pharrell Williams
as Narrator (voice)
Ramone Hamilton
as Axl (voice)
Sam Lavagnino
as Ozzy (voice)
Scarlett Estevez
as Izzy (voice)
Michael Beattie
as Store Clerk (voice)
Directed by Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney