
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2000 · Movie · PG · 105 min · ★ 6.8 · 48% critics
The Grinch plans to ruin Christmas for Whoville by stealing it all away, but kindness from a young girl and her family challenges his plans. As he encounters the town’s holiday spirit, the story leans into hope, heart, and the power of community.
Based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Also known as Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas · The Grinch · Dr Seuss: Le grincheux qui voulait gâcher Noël
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Details
- Years
- 2000
- Release date
- 2000-11-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Critic score
- 48/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (8,283 votes)
- Box office
- $345,100,000
- Budget
- $123,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a loud, festive holiday comedy with plenty of heart; Not for you if you find the Grinch creepy, dislike mixed-in adult jokes, or prefer the 2018 Grinch or The Christmas Chronicles.
Pros: holiday classic energy; big comedic performance; colorful festive world | Cons: can feel creepy; some adult humor; less loved by all
Themes
- new love
- based on novel or book
- holiday
- christmas party
- village
- santa claus
- surrealism
- thief
- public humiliation
- christmas
- surreal world
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 2001
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 2001
- MTV Movie Award — Best Villain · 2001
- Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 2001 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 2001 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 2001 · nominated
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2001 · nominated
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Family Film · 2000 · nominated
Cast & crew

Jim Carrey
as Grinch

Taylor Momsen
as Cindy Lou Who

Jeffrey Tambor
as Mayor Augustus Maywho

Christine Baranski
as Martha May Whovier

Bill Irwin
as Lou Lou Who

Molly Shannon
as Betty Lou Who

Clint Howard
as Whobris

Josh Ryan Evans
as 8-Year-Old Grinch

Mindy Sterling
as Clarnella

Bryce Dallas Howard
as Surprised Who
Directed by Ron Howard