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    How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    • 20002000
    • PGPG
    • 1h 44min
    IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    220K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,900
    577
    • Cast & crew
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    On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

    IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    220K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,900
    577
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss(book)
      • Jeffrey Price(screenplay)
      • Peter S. Seaman(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Taylor Momsen
      • Kelley
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss(book)
      • Jeffrey Price(screenplay)
      • Peter S. Seaman(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Taylor Momsen
      • Kelley
    • See more at IMDbPro
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 638User reviews
    • 128Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 18 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
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    Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
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    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Grinchas Grinch
    Taylor Momsen
    Taylor Momsen
    • Cindy Lou Whoas Cindy Lou Who
    Kelley
    Kelley
    • Maxas Max
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Mayor Augustus Maywhoas Mayor Augustus Maywho
    Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski
    • Martha May Whovieras Martha May Whovier
    Bill Irwin
    Bill Irwin
    • Lou Lou Whoas Lou Lou Who
    Molly Shannon
    Molly Shannon
    • Betty Lou Whoas Betty Lou Who
    Clint Howard
    Clint Howard
    • Whobrisas Whobris
    Josh Ryan Evans
    Josh Ryan Evans
    • 8-Year-Old Grinchas 8-Year-Old Grinch
    Mindy Sterling
    Mindy Sterling
    • Clarnellaas Clarnella
    Rachel Winfree
    Rachel Winfree
    • Roseas Rose
    Rance Howard
    Rance Howard
    • Elderly Timekeeperas Elderly Timekeeper
    Jeremy Howard
    Jeremy Howard
    • Drew Lou Whoas Drew Lou Who
    T.J. Thyne
    T.J. Thyne
    • Stu Lou Whoas Stu Lou Who
    Lacey Kohl
    • Christina Whoterberryas Christina Whoterberry
    Nadja Pionilla
    Nadja Pionilla
    • Junieas Junie
    Jim Meskimen
    Jim Meskimen
    • Officer Wholihanas Officer Wholihan
    Michael Dahlen
    • Customeras Customer
    • Director
      • Ron Howard
    • Writers
      • Dr. Seuss(book)
      • Jeffrey Price(screenplay)
      • Peter S. Seaman(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville, wherein live the Whos, an almost-mutated sort of Munchkin-like people who all love Christmas. Just outside of their beloved town lives the Grinch (Jim Carrey), a nasty creature that hates Christmas and plans to steal it from the Whos, which he equally abhors. Little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) decides to befriend the Grinch. —Filmfreak <webmaster@filmfreak.co.za>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Inside a snowflake, like the one on your sleeve, there happened a story you must see to believe.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some crude humor
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene where the Grinch is directing his dog, Max (Kelley), before stealing Christmas, is Jim Carrey making fun of producer and director Ron Howard, imitating his style of directing. Howard found the scene hilarious, and decided to include it in this movie.
    • Goofs
      An overview shot of The Grinch building the sled reveals the camera's shadow.
    • Quotes

      The Grinch: All right, you're a reindeer. Here's your motivation: Your name is Rudolph, you're a freak with a red nose, and no one likes you. Then, one day, Santa picks you and you save Christmas. No, forget that part. We'll improvise... just keep it kind of loosey-goosey. You HATE Christmas! You're gonna steal it. Saving Christmas is a lousy ending, way too commercial. ACTION!

      [Max knocks the red nose off]

      The Grinch: BRILLIANT! You reject your own nose because it represents the glitter of commercialism. Why didn't I think of that? Cut, print, check the gate, moving on.

    • Crazy credits
      Near the end of the Imagine Entertainment logo, snow begins to fall, the snow continues to fall even after the words "Imagine Entertainment" fade away.
    • Alternate versions
      The network TV version of the movie added scenes not shown on the DVD including an extended version of the "Present, pass-it-on" sequence.
    • Connections
      Featured in 'N Sync: 'Ntimate Holiday Special (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Where Are You, Christmas?
      Written by James Horner, Will Jennings, and Mariah Carey
      Produced by Byron Gallimore and Faith Hill
      Performed by Faith Hill
      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records

    User reviews638

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    6.2?! WHY PEOPLE ARE SO INSANE THESE DAYS!?!
    Great and Delightful Film. Funny Enough and Great Message. This was a True Christmas Spirit I would say. The Characters are So Great. This Movie touches my Heart From The Ending. They should make movies like this someday
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    • Sep 2, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 16, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Imagine Entertainment
      • LUNI Productions GmbH and Company KG
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $123,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $260,465,005
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,082,330
      • Nov 19, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $363,597,184
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 44min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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