
The Grinch
It was the heist before Christmas.
2018 • 85 min • Animation · Comedy · Family · Fantasy
Synopsis
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 83 Reviewers · 6 · 69%
- 69 Audience · 4481 · 31%
The Grinch despises Christmas and plots to steal all the decorations and presents from Whoville. However, a small girl
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- The Grinch can be a bit grumpy and mean early on
- Some mild slapstick cartoon peril
What it models well
- Community spirit and generosity
- Kindness and forgiveness
- The true meaning of celebration
Talk about it after
- Why the Grinch disliked Christmas at first
- The importance of giving over receiving
- How showing kindness can change hearts
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Top billed cast
Director: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier • Crew: Michael LeSieur, Tommy Swerdlow

Benedict Cumberbatch
The Grinch (voice)

Rashida Jones
Donna Who (voice)

Kenan Thompson
Bricklebaum (voice)

Cameron Seely
Cindy-Lou Who (voice)

Angela Lansbury
Mayor McGerkle (voice)

Pharrell Williams
Narrator (voice)

Ramone Hamilton
Axl (voice)

Sam Lavagnino
Ozzy (voice)

Scarlett Estevez
Izzy (voice)

Michael Beattie
Store Clerk (voice)
Trailers & clips
Merry Christmas
Trailer - Now on Digital, Blu-Ray, & DVD
10 Minute Preview - Film Clip
The Grinch (2018) - Featurette - Grinch Trivia
The Grinch (2018) - Clips - Bricklebaum
The Grinch (2018) - Featurette - Attitude
Official Trailer #3
Official Trailer #2
Reviewer notes
RecommendedIf I were a child, I would love it, but I am a grown-up man 😔 The Grinch picture is so bright, so contrasting, so my eyes were satisfied enough. The Grinch itself is designed very attractively, which is good for children, but it's hard to believe that this character can be as mean as the Grinch should be. Unfortunately, the story itself is quite predictable, and it's hard to keep your eyes open during th...
RecommendedA much more family friendly story about <em>'The Grinch'</em>. I like it. It has a few issues but still does most things right, it's definitely solely made for families but that's not a negative - it does make sense to make an animated version of this Dr. Seuss book. With that noted, I don't rate Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. I don't think his voice suits the role at all, it needed someone who sound...
RecommendedIt was a little too eccentric. I would've thought they would make the storyline similar to the 2000 remake, this time with Jim Carrey voicing the bullying mayor! Still, this film had its laughs, along with a voice cameo from Made in Chelsea's Toff!
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersThe Grinch was a movie I really wanted to see before Christmas but life was so busy and I just didn't have enough time. I am so glad I finally managed to see it. LIKED: - the animation is absolutely stunning! all of the colours and the contrast with the snow was amazing. - Max was the most adorable puppy ever! for some reason, it reminded me of Dobby a bit :D - a big part of the story was told in verse a...
Not recommendedSo I paid £7 to fall asleep! Alas, even my kids aged 11 and 14 found it uninteresting. Grandma came along, she loves all animation films, but even this failed to capture her interest. We were expecting some new twists in an already well-known tale, but hey-ho, not this time.
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersAfter hearing negative reviews from others I was reluctant to see this one at first but I went with my gut feeling and saw it and wow I am so happy I did this movie made my Christmas already it's just what we need in the world today a movie about people putting aside their differences and enjoying just being together
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (4,481)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Box office
- $552,976,825
- IMDb
- tt2709692
- Official site
- www.grinchmovie.com
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