• How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

    In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch...

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
46
metacriticBased on 29 Critics
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Release Date: November 17th, 2000

PG |1 hr 45 min

Plot Summary

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children's tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).

Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon, Clint Howard, Taylor Momsen, Anthony Hopkins

Director: Ron Howard

Genres: Children , Comedy , Fantasy

Production Co: Imagine Entertainment

Distributors: MCA/Universal Pictures [us]

Keywords: Friendship, Revenge, Heartwarming, Amusing, Cheeky, Transformation

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Ratings & Reviews

  • 100
    Jay CarrBoston Globe

    With Carrey hitting a career peak, this Grinch doesn't steal Christmas; it restores the season by helping energize us enough to make it through the whole thing.

  • 88
    Jami BernardNew York Daily News

    Deliriously inventive. show more

  • 75
    Michael WilmingtonChicago Tribune

    Opulence almost interferes with the movie, weighing it down when it should seem lighter than air, surrounding the inarguably brilliant Carrey with too much frosting and frou-frou.

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Awards

Nominated Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Golden Globes (2001)
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British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2001)
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