How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

Director:

Ron Howard

Writers:

Dr. Seuss (book), Jeffrey Price (screenplay)

Stars:

Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley

Won 1 Oscar. Another 17 wins & 37 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Carrey	...	Grinch
Taylor Momsen	...	Cindy Lou Who
Kelley	...	Max
Jeffrey Tambor	...	Mayor Augustus Maywho
Christine Baranski	...	Martha May Whovier
Bill Irwin	...	Lou Lou Who
Molly Shannon	...	Betty Lou Who
Clint Howard	...	Whobris
Josh Ryan Evans	...	8-Year-Old Grinch
Mindy Sterling	...	Clarnella
Rachel Winfree	...	Rose
Rance Howard	...	Elderly Timekeeper
Jeremy Howard	...	Drew Lou Who
T.J. Thyne	...	Stu Lou Who
Lacey Kohl	...	Christina Whoterberry

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

the grinch | dr. seuss' how the grinch stole christmas | christmas | dog | dr seuss | 

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Taglines:

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch!

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some crude humor

Did You Know?

Trivia

Approximately six hundred visual effects were used in this movie, totalling forty-three minutes of screentime.

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Goofs

When the Grinch is rearranging the mail, a package falls on the ground. In the next shot the package is gone.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: Inside a snowflake like the one on your sleeve, there happened a story you must see to believe.

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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.

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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.

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Connections

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Soundtracks

Perfect Christmas Night
Written by Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel, and Jon Oliva
Produced by Paul O'Neill
Performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Courtesy of The Atlantic Recording Corp.

User Reviews

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

Details

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Filming Locations:

Stage 16, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$123,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$55,082,330, 19 November 2000

Gross USA:

$260,465,005

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$363,597,184

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, LUNI Productions GmbH and Company KG

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min 110 min (TV)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS DTS (DTS: X)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1