How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2000, English. Directed by Ron Howard.
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The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 8,569 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ron HowardDirector
- Jim CarreyGrinch
- Taylor MomsenCindy Lou Who
- Jeffrey TamborMayor Augustus Maywho
- Christine BaranskiMartha May Whovier
- Bill IrwinLou Lou Who
- Molly ShannonBetty Lou Who
- Clint HowardWhobris
- Josh Ryan Evans8-Year-Old Grinch
- Mindy SterlingClarnella
- Bryce Dallas HowardSurprised Who
- Lacey KohlChristina Whoterberry
- Rachel WinfreeRose
Details
- Released
- 17 November 2000
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- Peter S. Seaman, Jeffrey Price
- Budget
- $123M
- Box office
- $346M
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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.
Novel · 1957
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
By Dr. Seuss
Published by Random House
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas: quick answers
What comes after How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Next in the series: Untitled How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sequel.
Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 8,569 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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 PG 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 Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
If you liked How the Grinch Stole Christmas, try Dashing Through the Snow, Beethoven's Christmas Adventure, Family Switch.
Who directed How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) was directed by Ron Howard and stars Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor.
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.