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The Grinch
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson.
69/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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69/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Grinch.
MoviHero lists November 8, 2018 as the release date for The Grinch. Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch as The Grinch (voice), Rashida Jones as Donna Who (voice), Kenan Thompson as Bricklebaum (voice), Cameron Seely as Cindy-Lou Who (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 8, 2018
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 25m
DirectorsYarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier
CastBenedict Cumberbatch as The Grinch (voice), Rashida Jones as Donna Who (voice), Kenan Thompson as Bricklebaum (voice), Cameron Seely as Cindy-Lou Who (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Grinch right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Grinch runs 1h 25m. 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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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 69/100 (6.9/10) from 4,534 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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