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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

1966·Movie
25min·G
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
IMDb8.3

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Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some satire and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Fantasy, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.

Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.
Christmas ClassicHoliday WhimsyNostalgicSatiricalCharmingFantasyMusicalAnimatedMoral Tale

Crew

Directed by:
Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
Written by:
Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss
Produced by:
Chuck Jones, Dr. Seuss, Lindsley Parsons Jr.
Composed by:
Thurl Ravenscroft, Albert Hague, Franklin Milton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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Where can I stream How the Grinch Stole Christmas! legally?

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?

0 h 25 min

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! runs 0 h 25 min.

Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does How the Grinch Stole Christmas! use?

Adaptational IntelligenceBeast and BeautyPacked HeroSequel HookLost in ImitationAmbiguous SituationWise Beyond Their YearsBooze FlamethrowerNoble Male, Roguish MaleBrick JokeOh, the Humanity!Adaptational Sympathyand 238 more

TV Tropes lists 250 storytelling tropes for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, including Adaptational Intelligence, Beast and Beauty, Packed Hero.