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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ron Howard. With Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
MoviHero lists November 17, 2000 as the release date for Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Ron Howard is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jim Carrey as Grinch, Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who, Jeffrey Tambor as Mayor Augustus Maywho, Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 17, 2000
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 45m
DirectorRon Howard
CastJim Carrey as Grinch, Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who, Jeffrey Tambor as Mayor Augustus Maywho, Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas runs 1h 45m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 8,540 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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“Really good watch, will eventually watch again, and can recommend, but less so for younger audiences.”
Viewer reaction
“I'm not gonna lie, this version of the Grinch scared the crap out of me when I was a kid!”
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“At first I didn't like this movie. It's one of my daughters favorites tho. So she would always want to watch a lot around Christmas…”
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“This is my favorite version and has been my favorite since I was a small child.”
Viewer reaction
“A movie about Christmas, and about the way we face it.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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