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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

1966, English. Directed by Chuck Jones.

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.

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Runtime
0h 25m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
G

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Where to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
18 December 1966
Country
United States of America
Budget
$315K
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What How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is based on

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, a 1957 novel by Dr. Seuss, published by Random House.

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Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 1,178 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).

Does How the Grinch Stole Christmas! have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! on?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?

If you liked How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, try Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse, The Grinch, Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land.

Who directed How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) was directed by Chuck Jones and stars Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon.

What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! based on?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is based on How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, a 1957 novel by Dr. Seuss, published by Random House.

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