How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.

1966 • 25 min • Animation · Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

1153 reviews

75 Audience · 1153 · 100%

The Grinch, a grumpy creature, schemes to steal Christmas from the joyful Whos of Whoville. Disguised as Santa, he takes all their presents and decorations, but discovers the true meaning of the holiday isn't found in material things.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

The Grinch can be quite mean at the start
His dog Max is treated poorly briefly

What it models well

The true spirit of Christmas
Community and togetherness
Redemption and change

Talk about it after

What Christmas means to our family
The importance of giving vs. receiving
How kindness can change hearts

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