Did Netflix take off 'the Grinch'?
- The Grinch left Netflix just in time for the Christmas season, and many subscribers were heartbroken. Some even lashed out at the streaming service on social media, blaming it for this licensing decision. For those who want to better understand the way streaming deals work, Netflix has put together a short FAQ on how it curates its catalog.
Nov 17, 2000 · On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town. Director Ron Howard Writers Dr. Seuss (book) Jeffrey Price (screenplay) Peter S. Seaman (screenplay) Jim Carrey Taylor Momsen Kelley See production, box office & company info Watch on HBO Max with subscription
- (242K)
- Ron Howard
- PG
- Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (73,414) 6.2 1 h 45 min 2000 X-Ray PG Oscar winners Ron Howard and Brian Grazer go to Whoville to bring the world's best-loved grump to life in this hilarious celebration of the true holiday spirit, which stars Jim Carrey. Directors Ron Howard Starring Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski Genres
- 105 min
A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. Directors Chuck Jones Ben Washam Writers Dr. Seuss (book) Irv Spector (additional story) Bob Ogle (additional story) Stars Boris Karloff (voice) Thurl Ravenscroft (voice) June Foray (voice) See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist 149 User reviews
- (51K)
- Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
- Not Rated
- Animation, Comedy, Family
Produced by Imagine Entertainment, How the Grinch Stole Christmas was released by Universal Pictures in the United States on November 17, 2000. The film earned mixed reviews from critics, who praised Jim Carrey's performance, but criticized its dark theme and somewhat scary moments. It spent four weeks as the #1 film in the United States.
- $123 million
- Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
About. 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.
- Ron Howard
- Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor
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