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.
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Top Billed Cast
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Grinch -
Cindy Lou Who -
Max -
Mayor Augustus Maywho -
Martha May Whovier -
Lou Lou Who -
Betty Lou Who -
Whobris -
8-Year-Old Grinch -
Clarnella -
Rose -
Elderly Timekeeper -
Drew Lou Who -
Stu Lou Who -
Christina Whoterberry
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Director:
Ron HowardWriters:
Dr. Seuss (book), Jeffrey Price (screenplay), Peter S. Seaman (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The American Humane Association monitored the animal action. No animals were harmed. Scenes appearing to place animals in jeopardy were simulated.
Quotes
Narrator:
Inside a snowflake like the one on your sleeve, there happened a story you must see to believe.
Goofs
When the Grinch is distributing letters to the people of Who-ville, he clearly only has two letters in his hand but he throws about 10 others into people's mail boxes.
Crazy Credits
The superimposed opening credits is colored red and green, to both represent The Grinch & his heart and the main colors of Christmas.
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.
Soundtracks
Green ChristmasWritten by Steven Page and Ed Robertson
Produced by Don Was
Performed by The Barenaked Ladies
Courtesy of Reprise Records
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | Family | FantasyDetails
Release Date:
17 November 2000Language
English
Country of Origin
USA, GermanyFilming Locations
Stage 16, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USABox 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
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