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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

  • 20002000
  • PGPG
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
241K
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Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
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  • Comedy
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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
241K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,276
107
  • 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 production, box office & company info
    • 678User reviews
    • 129Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 18 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Taylor Momsen in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
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    Jim Carrey and Kelley in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Jim Carrey and Kelley in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Taylor Momsen in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Jim Carrey in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
    Jim Carrey and Kelley in How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

    Top cast

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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)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    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 At the Movies: The 6th Day/Little Nicky/Men of Honor/Wonder Boys (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 reviews678

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    5.6??? Sorry but I thought the film was surprisingly good!
    Of course it isn't as good as the animated classic, an immensely charming, beautifully animated gem, that is a family Christmas favourite. I will admit I was a bit sceptical of the remake, but other than some slow scenes in the middle half and a patchy script, this film is surprisingly good. Honestly if you thought this is terrible, and I completely respect anyone who thinks that, I warn you Cat in the Hat was much worse, and gets my vote as the worst Dr Seuss adaptation ever. How The Grinch stole Christmas is very colourful, with great set design, and an unrecognisable Jim Carrey was terrific as the Grinch, he was actually really funny, not like Mike Myers who was miscast as the cat in Cat in The Hat. Everyone else was fine too, particularly the girl, and while he is no Boris Karloff Antony Hopkins does a good job as the narrator. The script is patchy in places, but there are a number of very funny bits, and it was nice having some character context about the Grinch. All in all, a colourful, well performed film, not as good as the 1966 animated classic,and flawed it is, but actually one of the better Dr Seuss adaptations. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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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
      • The Grinch
    • 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
      • $260,715,005
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $55,082,330
      • Nov 19, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $345,823,032
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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