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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

1966
Comedy, Family/Kids
Short Film
26m
A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. (imdb)

Directed by:

Chuck Jones, Ben Washam

Screenwriter:

Dr. Seuss, Bob Ogle

Starring:

Boris Karloff, Thurl Ravenscroft, June Foray, Dal McKennon

Franchise:

The Grinch

Genres:

Comedy, Family/Kids, Animation

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

1966
Comedy, Family/Kids
Short Film
26m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 05 Dec 2019
100
97th
A perfect holiday special.
Rated 05 Dec 2019
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
51st
Boris Karloff's narration is awesome.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 21 Dec 2013
99
98th
This is for Christmas what Tim Burton's short Vincent is for Halloween. A horror icon delivering perfect narration. I found this on Vincent's IMDB page: "When Vincent Price was asked what he thought of the short, he said that it was 'the most gratifying thing that ever happened. It was immortality - better than a star on Hollywood Boulevard.'" I don't know that that's how Karloff felt about the Grinch, but it's immortalized him anyways. Not that he needed it.
Rated 21 Dec 2013
tonydaltonydal
Rated 24 Sep 2007
100
99th
The best Christmas special (followed by A Charlie Brown Christmas). Max is a very talented dog indeed. Also Cindy Lou Who speaks very well for a 2-year-old (maybe Whos mature faster than we do). And by the way, what is that weird song they all sing? Never could figure it out. But speaking of songs..."You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch" is as wonderfully raspy as it gets (and would doubtless never be okayed for children by some modern-day Sensitive Souls Committee).
Rated 24 Sep 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
89th
The best christmas movie ever made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
77th
I mean...even though it's not a feature length film, it's a Christmas standard. Chuck Jones strikes again.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kojilessKojiless
Rated 05 Feb 2018
70
75th
Boris Karloff could have just recited the book from a rocking chair in front of a pork fat rendering plant and it still would have been awesome. And bacon-y, too. But I'll settle with the always top-notch Chuck Jones animation, which comes in a close second to bacon. Unless you're watching it while eating bacon. On Christmas. That was previously stolen, but then returned. By a guy with Boris Karloff's voice.
Rated 05 Feb 2018
brandonsbrandons
Rated 13 Jul 2012
91
92nd
In the middle of a frantic Christmas season, there is no better respite from the buy-me commercialism of the holidays than this short, but poignant story by Dr. Seuss.
Rated 13 Jul 2012
greatscott85GreatScott85
Rated 29 Apr 2011
100
98th
A classic special that showcases the talents of Chuck Jones like almost nothing else.
Rated 29 Apr 2011
jerkyJerky
Rated 18 Oct 2010
55
58th
The noisiest neighbors in all of the land the Whos forced the Grinch to come up with a plan. Stealing candies from babies, and ice cubes from trays not one single present did the Grinch let go stray. But instead of whimpers, all the Grinch heard was glee and watched as his heart grew bigger (times 3). He returned all the gifts and joined in on the feast, for all the Grinch really wanted was a slice of roast-beast
Rated 18 Oct 2010
astralartistAstralArtist
Rated 13 Dec 2008
98
98th
Second only to A Charlie Brown Christmas among animated Christmas features. Boris Karloff's voice narration essentially distinguishes this as easily the best animated adaptation of Dr. Suess. Perhaps the Christmas season might still arrive without seeing this masterpiece, but it would be far less festive. Mandatory holiday viewing, in my opinion.
Rated 13 Dec 2008
jebJeb
Rated 23 Jul 2008
100
98th
What can I say, it's a classic. Great animation and storytelling! A perfect holiday movie!
Rated 23 Jul 2008
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 21 Feb 2008
83
79th
Its a holiday classic. Fun fact... MTV's Real World stole some of its ideas from this original reality show which took place in Whovile, Utah.
Rated 21 Feb 2008
magbMagb
Rated 15 Dec 2007
75
50th
I kind of dislike Christmas myself -- at least the whole present-giving part of it. It's like we've decided that once a year we should all get together and basically say "neener neener, look how rich we are" to the less fortunate. Of course, every Christmas cartoon, this one included, is about how the presents aren't the most important part, but is that how kids truly feel about it? Anyway, I participate in it myself so I'm not gonna get high and mighty about it. This cartoon is very charming.
Rated 15 Dec 2007
rihreyrihrey
Rated 23 Jan 2022
62
80th
i don't give a single shit about christmas but this is a good film. i love the grinch before he becomes an idiot.
Rated 23 Jan 2022
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 27 Mar 2014
51
27th
Fuck off, the Jim Carrey one was better.
Rated 27 Mar 2014
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 07 Oct 2009
56
55th
Add 15 points during Christmastime
Rated 07 Oct 2009
kdevinekdevine
Rated 19 Aug 2009
99
98th
Name a better Christmas story
Rated 19 Aug 2009
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 03 Aug 2009
65
17th
The grinch is just too much of an asshole in this to have such a sudden change of heart, shouldn't his villainous failure be enough, why the need for conversion. Also, if the whole point is that Christmas is about more than presents why is the climax of the film about saving said presents and giving them back to the people.
Rated 03 Aug 2009
janusjanus
Rated 02 Feb 2009
90
94th
Probably the best of all the animated Christmas specials. Chuck Jones' distinctive pacing and posing lends itself perfectly to Dr. Seuss's art.
Rated 02 Feb 2009
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 18 Dec 2008
90
98th
He also stole my heart.
Rated 18 Dec 2008
redeyedtissRedeyedtiss
Rated 31 Jul 2008
96
99th
I love dr. Seuss
Rated 31 Jul 2008
optimistoptimist
Rated 18 Oct 2007
100
98th
There aren't too many perfect Xmas shows. This is one.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
57th
Will make your heart grow three sizes (too cliché?).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 27 Mar 2007
100
98th
An iconic and important animation that will be a classic for generations to come.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
croweycrowey
Rated 06 Sep 2024
80
79th
That motherf*cker!
Rated 06 Sep 2024
simhoopsimhoop
Rated 25 Nov 2023
100
95th
Honestly the greatest of Christmas movie/television traditions.
Rated 25 Nov 2023
kevin_ruffoKevin Ruffo
Rated 14 Oct 2023
80
79th
chuck jones and dr seuss go together to make a classic christmas story better full of charm and witt and fun it really is a joy for everyone
Rated 14 Oct 2023
bzymusbzymus
Rated 21 Mar 2023
76
59th
audiovisual 88 overall feeling 65 avg 76
Rated 21 Mar 2023
alexbrissonAlexBrisson
Rated 28 Jan 2023
85
73rd
Seasick crocodiiiiiiilllleeee!!!
Rated 28 Jan 2023
kneurotickneurotic
Rated 22 Jan 2023
94
79th
i love love love the animation and the extra-book creative flair—all are extremely successful in embodying the seussian spirit of the original art & tie in perfectly with dr seuss's story. i love the grinch.
Rated 22 Jan 2023
mckmollymck_molly
Rated 15 Dec 2021
40
37th
☆ Obviously I love the scene where he slithers around the tree. Best moment for sure. ☆
Rated 15 Dec 2021
barnowlBarnowl
Rated 13 Dec 2020
100
95th
Dr. Seuss' perfect masterpiece for children
Rated 13 Dec 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 20 Jun 2020
53
57th
Seen: 2.
Rated 20 Jun 2020
nobambanobamba
Rated 20 Dec 2018
85
92nd
Just the right length for a family Christmas classic. Excellent narration by Boris Karloff. I didn't understand why the Grinch would go through the trouble of lying to the little girl if he was so evil he'd even steal decorations, but I guess the story needed to be prolonged and the rhymes needed to continue. Fav scene: his heart growing 3 sizes.
Rated 20 Dec 2018
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 17 Dec 2018
76
69th
rvw
Rated 17 Dec 2018
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 29 Nov 2018
60
26th
Narrator: "Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch, who lived just north of Whoville - did not. The Grinch hated Christmas - the whole Christmas season. Now, please don't ask why; no one quite knows the reason. It could be, perhaps, that his shoes were too tight. Or it could be that his head wasn't screwed on just right. But I think that the most likely reason of all... may have been that his heart was two sizes too small."
Rated 29 Nov 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 14 Sep 2018
100
95th
Pitch perfect and wonderfully animated. This Christmas story is the best among a slew of classic television stories that we all watch every year. The music is catchy and the narration is great. The subtlety behind Boris Karloff's performing works wonders for the Grinch.
Rated 14 Sep 2018
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 28 Oct 2017
100
99th
A true Christmas classic that is required viewing ever Christmas.
Rated 28 Oct 2017
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 09 Mar 2017
88
67th
A-
Rated 09 Mar 2017
tsvetetsvete
Rated 24 Dec 2016
93
67th
1
Rated 24 Dec 2016
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 24 Jan 2016
82
85th
The ONLY interpretation of Dr. Seuss' book. Don't say otherwise.
Rated 24 Jan 2016
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 25 Oct 2015
60
24th
The Grirch
Rated 25 Oct 2015
thereeldealthereeldeal
Rated 17 Mar 2014
70
50th
Never liked this one as much as most people, I think the song and "dance" get repetitive, but it's a bonafide holiday classic regardless.
Rated 17 Mar 2014
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 23 Dec 2012
70
67th
My wife told me I look like the Grinch whilst watching this! Make of that what you will?
Rated 23 Dec 2012
hotsakehotsake
Rated 14 Jul 2012
80
93rd
The best version of this classic tale. Just long enough and doesn't over stay it's welcome.
Rated 14 Jul 2012
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 15 Jun 2012
95
88th
Who
Rated 15 Jun 2012
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 27 Dec 2011
80
90th
Seuss is very clever. The Whos are so charming. Still worth watching.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
freqflyerfreqflyer
Rated 16 Dec 2011
84
75th
Christmas classic
Rated 16 Dec 2011
mrmartinMrMartin
Rated 12 Dec 2011
70
39th
classic fun
Rated 12 Dec 2011
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 02 Dec 2011
80
78th
It's nice that the Whos taught the Grinch not to be such an asshole to his dog.
Rated 02 Dec 2011
bullyp31Bullyp31
Rated 30 Nov 2011
30
55th
Classic
Rated 30 Nov 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 22 Nov 2011
72
61st
One of the best Christmas movies ever made.
Rated 22 Nov 2011
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 24 Mar 2011
85
73rd
"You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch, you've got garlic in your soul. I wouldn't touch you with a thirty nine and a half foot pole." The perfect adaptation of the book.
Rated 24 Mar 2011
obidyObidy
Rated 25 Feb 2011
8
47th
It manages to avoid most of the things that make Christmas movies such vomit-inducing affairs so often, with a deliciously slimy villain and his path to redemption. The animation is great and the musical bits are classic. It's Seuss at his best.
Rated 25 Feb 2011
davisty69davisty69
Rated 17 Jan 2011
78
28th
Christmas classic
Rated 17 Jan 2011
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 23 Oct 2010
96
98th
This is... a perfect story. I can't think of a single thing to add or take away.
Rated 23 Oct 2010
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 10 Oct 2010
41
35th
One of a handful of Christmas movies that I actually like. Animation, script, narration & songs are all top-notch. If the Grinch didn't return the loot in the end (but otherwise keeping the happy ending, thus proving the makers really believe in their supposed "all you need is love" message), it would have been a 90. But of course, in that case it would never have left the cutting room.
Rated 10 Oct 2010
chemical404chemical404
Rated 17 Sep 2010
50
38th
It wasn't popular in my country when I was growing up, actually it is the first time now that I see it. So there are no nostalgia strings attached. Nice to hear Karloff's voice, but animation is nothing special and the story is not very impressive (especially when you see it as an adult).
Rated 17 Sep 2010
antitypeantitype
Rated 25 May 2010
73
61st
I got to be the Grinch in a sock puppet play put on by my 3rd grade class.
Rated 25 May 2010
dawne3dawne3
Rated 08 May 2010
100
95th
I have this memorized! Very cute Christmas classic.
Rated 08 May 2010
weaselgreaseWeaselgrease
Rated 18 Mar 2010
83
31st
If anyone were going to dress up in a green fuzzy suit and act like a cartoon character, it'd be Jim Carrey.. ...Oh, wait. Wrong movie. ..Well, I stand by it.
Rated 18 Mar 2010
filmroyalFilmRoyal
Rated 02 Jan 2010
80
95th
Must-see Christmas film. Both kids and adults will love it. There's just something charming about this film starring a mean and green thing who wants to destroy Christmas.
Rated 02 Jan 2010
superman3181superman3181
Rated 20 Oct 2009
90
68th
classic
Rated 20 Oct 2009
ray985ray985
Rated 18 Aug 2009
95
91st
Classic movie that really helps show how a mean person can change.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
kohikkiKohikki
Rated 21 Jul 2009
10
95th
A timeless holiday classic and a faithful depiction of Dr.Seuss's original story.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
penguinboyPenguinBoy
Rated 09 Jul 2009
90
88th
I have watched this with my family ever sense I was a kid. I am now 16 and I still enjoy watching this holiday classic.
Rated 09 Jul 2009
reeseReese
Rated 08 Jun 2009
75
41st
a classic
Rated 08 Jun 2009
pianoopianoo
Rated 01 May 2009
60
47th
well, chuck jones you know
Rated 01 May 2009
ndsurfer8908NDsurfer8908
Rated 16 Apr 2009
100
97th
Best Classic ever! If you don't like it then you were never a child.
Rated 16 Apr 2009
ivytivyt
Rated 08 Apr 2009
90
93rd
great short. defines what adaption should mean. Karloff does a great job with the voices and the song is a classic.
Rated 08 Apr 2009
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 04 Mar 2009
70
86th
I thought I rated this already - but it makes me want who-hash!
Rated 04 Mar 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 03 Mar 2009
93
85th
Loved this one. A childhood favorite. Soooo much better than the Ron Howard/Jim Carrey live action remake.. Highly recommended.
Rated 03 Mar 2009
rayzor1969rayzor_1969
Rated 03 Mar 2009
60
17th
a kid classic
Rated 03 Mar 2009
awyman24AWyman24
Rated 10 Feb 2009
90
85th
a classic
Rated 10 Feb 2009
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 23 Dec 2008
90
84th
1
Rated 23 Dec 2008
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 23 Dec 2008
8
78th
Jack Skellington is still my favorite christmas ruiner !!!
Rated 23 Dec 2008
ratieyaRatieya
Rated 14 Dec 2008
86
55th
Don't bother with the remake.
Rated 14 Dec 2008
snakeysnakey
Rated 20 Nov 2008
100
81st
Has to be one of the greatest holiday specials ever made, and seems likely to stay on that list. I still keep the theme song on my computer hard drive :)
Rated 20 Nov 2008
ptownlovingptownloving
Rated 19 Nov 2008
99
94th
One of the best movies of all time!
Rated 19 Nov 2008
jesseJesse
Rated 05 Nov 2008
90
88th
DR. SEUSSSSSSSS.
Rated 05 Nov 2008
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 15 Oct 2008
83
67th
This is a classic Christmas film for all.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
fgbowenfgbowen
Rated 03 Sep 2008
100
65th
A near PERFECT movie.
Rated 03 Sep 2008
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 25 Aug 2008
75
71st
Good classic of christmas. Classic is classic.
Rated 25 Aug 2008
jswinderjswinder
Rated 14 Aug 2008
88
91st
One of my all time favorite animations that rests purely on sentimental opinion. Everyone's got a lil grinch in em.
Rated 14 Aug 2008
batface89batface89
Rated 28 Jul 2008
93
89th
Classic.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
wetdirtmudwetdirtmud
Rated 28 Jun 2008
80
67th
Classic
Rated 28 Jun 2008
droplet00Droplet00
Rated 21 Jun 2008
92
87th
Brilliant, quirky, funny and heartwarming no matter how many times you've seen it. Also I had a math teacher in high school who looked exactly like the Grinch, before his heart grew.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
ahartsigahartsig
Rated 04 Jun 2008
97
95th
Parents are depriving their children if they don't allow them to see this movie.
Rated 04 Jun 2008
kimberlyweskimberlywes
Rated 29 May 2008
65
66th
good
Rated 29 May 2008
haydnhaydn
Rated 24 May 2008
83
76th
A true christmas classic!
Rated 24 May 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 12 May 2008
8
82nd
Impossible to not love this.
Rated 12 May 2008
filmkritikfilmkritik
Rated 28 Mar 2008
95
87th
Great Christmas classic!
Rated 28 Mar 2008
chrisaugustchrisaugust
Rated 22 Mar 2008
90
95th
Oh man, I used to wathc this every time it was on. Oh, to be 25 again....
Rated 22 Mar 2008
ktappektappe
Rated 12 Mar 2008
99
96th
THIS is the Christmas classic my whole family looks forward to, not that pap "Miracle on 34th St." or "It's a Wonderful Life". Chuck Jones was the animator to end all animators and this is another of his many home-runs. Karloff does a wonderful job as narrator and pulls it all together.
Rated 12 Mar 2008
critickerkawcritickerkaw
Rated 04 Mar 2008
90
64th
A classic!
Rated 04 Mar 2008
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 10 Feb 2008
87
89th
My favorite piece of Christmas entertainment, narrowly edging out the Peanuts special and "A Christmas Story". Karloff is so great, I can't even conceive of another voice doing it. The story is timeless; the animation is sharp and vibrant. Plus, the songs are great!!
Rated 10 Feb 2008
megamanMegaMan
Rated 10 Feb 2008
100
80th
If you don't love this classic, your heart is 4 sizes too small.
Rated 10 Feb 2008
wcsaewcsae
Rated 20 Nov 2007
98
97th
If you don't see this, you hate children, puppies, and all that is good. You must be the devil.
Rated 20 Nov 2007
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 28 Oct 2007
88
89th
The pinnacle of holiday cartoons that continues to both hold up well and contain Boris Karloff.
Rated 28 Oct 2007

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