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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

  • TV Movie
  • 1966
  • Not Rated
  • 26m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
55K
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Boris Karloff and Dal McKennon in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
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A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.

  • Directors
    • Chuck Jones
    • Ben Washam
  • Writers
    • Dr. Seuss
    • Irv Spector
    • Bob Ogle
  • Stars
    • Boris Karloff
    • Thurl Ravenscroft
    • June Foray
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    55K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Chuck Jones
      • Ben Washam
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss
      • Irv Spector
      • Bob Ogle
    • Stars
      • Boris Karloff
      • Thurl Ravenscroft
      • June Foray
    • 159User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    Boris Karloff and Dal McKennon in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
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    Boris Karloff and June Foray in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    Boris Karloff and Dal McKennon in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    Boris Karloff in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
    Boris Karloff in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)

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    Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • …
    Thurl Ravenscroft
    • Singer 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch'
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    June Foray
    June Foray
    • Cindy Lou Who
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Dal McKennon
    Dal McKennon
    • Max
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Chuck Jones
      • Ben Washam
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss
      • Irv Spector
      • Bob Ogle
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    • Trivia
      Thurl Ravenscroft, who sang the song, is best known as the voice of Tony the Tiger in numerous Frosted Flakes TV commercials. Ravenscroft was picked to sing these songs because his voice was an extremely deep bass.
    • Goofs
      As the Grinch closes the bedroom door, the part of the coat visible between his arm and collar are left unpainted.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: He puzzled and puzzed till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. Maybe Christmas, he thought... doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps... means a little bit more!

    • Crazy credits
      The complete credit for Boris Karloff in the opening credits reads as follows: "the sounds of the Grinch are by Boris Karloff... and read by Boris Karloff too!"
    • Alternate versions
      American network TV prints often eliminate the verse from "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" that begins, "You're a rotter, Mr. Grinch." In addition, a sequence showing the Grinch leering at a little girl with an evil grin is usually deleted.
    • Connections
      Edited into In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      (1966) (uncredited)

      (includes "Welcome Christmas")

      Music by Albert Hague

      Conducted by Eugene Poddany

    User reviews159

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    10/10
    A Christmas classic
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is the ultimate Christmas tale of greed, bitterness, but the ultimate moral of good and kindness of people. Dr. Suess wrote this fine tale that is read and watched on TV each year during the Christmas season. I think the reason why people love this cartoon so much besides good memories is that fact that we all need a good smile during the holiday season, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas is guaranteed to do that. The story is just so heart warming and also it's very cute and funny. The story has a memorable narration by Boris Karloff, also who sung the nasty grinch song. The story is so much fun to watch how one grinch could take Christmas so bitterly.

    Each year down in Whoville, the who's are just getting ready for Christmas, it's always a joy each year to do so. They get presents, make a mighty delicious feast, and sing and dance with each other. But not everyone is so happy, there is a grinch that lives above them and doesn't want to celebrate Christmas one year. Maybe because his heart was just too small that he couldn't have a passion like the who's. But he's gonna steal Christmas along with his puppy, Max. But when he realizes that maybe Christmas might just mean a little bit more, he may have a change of heart.

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a must see film for the Christmas season. It's always a joy to watch each year and brings back happy memories of watching it with my family. The Grinch and Max are two of the most memorable characters since Santa Clause, this is such a touching story of how Christmas could be a little bit more than just gifts and dinner, but what it truly is; being with your family and friends and making sure that you are grateful for everything you have. I love this film and I'm sure you will too, I would say rent it, but you'll see it on TNT this Christmas.

    10/10
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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
    • Production companies
      • The Cat in the Hat Productions
      • MGM Television
      • MGM Animation/Visual Arts
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    • Runtime
      26 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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