Where can I watch the original Grinch 1966?

You can watch the original animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and more Christmas movies on Peaco*ck . Just sign up for a Peaco*ck account and start streaming. View the full list of supported streaming devices.

What animal is the Grinch?

The Grinch is a species of tall green-haired humanoid from the Dr. Seuss universe.

How long did it take for Jim Carrey to become the Grinch?

The first time that the makeup team put the suit on him, it took about eight and a half hours . This led to Carrey kicking a hole in his trailer and everything starting off poorly. Immediately after, they were able to cut down the time in half, making it take three hours to put on and one to take off.

Where can I watch The Grinch 1999?

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a children movie starring Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, and Christine Baranski is available to stream now. Watch it on ROW8, Fandango at Home, Prime Video or Apple TV on your Roku device.

Does Netflix have the old Grinch?

Surprisingly, as big as a franchise as the Grinch is, you won't find it on the big four (Netflix, Hulu, Max, and Amazon Prime) . However, don't worry; we've outlined the best places to stream How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Is the old Grinch on Disney plus?

As of now, Disney Plus boasts an impressive catalog that spans a myriad of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars classics. However, regarding the Grinch, it's important to note that the original 1966 and 2018 animated versions are not Disney productions .

What does the Grinch call his dog?

In Dr Seuss' books and all adaptations, the Grinch's canine companion is called Max . Max appears to be the Grinch's only friend in the movie.

What race is the Grinch?

The Grinch is portrayed as a bright green, hairy creature with a pointed nose, but his genetic relation to the Whos is never explained. The Grinch is humanoid in design but not classified as a human or a Who , which partially explains his resentment towards the Whos and his desire to be accepted by their community.

Why didn't Jim Carrey like playing the Grinch?

Apparently the big, hairy, green Grinch costume was an absolute NIGHTMARE to attach to Jim Carrey's body . The process involved facial prosthetics, being encased head-to-toe in green yak fur and enlarged contact lenses being inserted over his eyes.

Did Jim Carrey sing in the Grinch?

In the 2000 live-action film, Jim Carrey performs the song in character as the Grinch, singing about himself . The stage musical adaptation included the song in the score, among several other original numbers composed specifically for that production.

How much was Jim Carrey paid for the Grinch?

Carrey reportedly made his usual $20 million salary for 2000's How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Who is the little girl in the Grinch?

Taylor Michel Momsen is an American actress, singer and director from St. Louis, Missouri. She is known for playing Cindy Lou Who from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Alexandra Anami in Spy Kids 2 and Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl.

Will there be Grinch 2?

Summary. The Grinch 2 is currently not confirmed and is only a rumor circulating since 2023 . Jim Carrey is unlikely to return as the Grinch in The Grinch 2, as he has expressed disinterest in participating in sequels.

Is Robin Williams in the Grinch?

Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Tim Curry, Eddie Murphy, and Adam Sandler were all considered for The Grinch before Carrey was cast . Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier, the Grinch's lifelong crush, and the romantic interest of Mayor Augustus Maywho.

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2024)

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (also known as The Grinch in the UK) is a 2000 holiday comedy drama fantasy musical film directed by Ron Howard and written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on the 1957 children's book by Dr. Seuss called How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The film was released by Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment on Friday 17 November 2000. It was the first Dr. Seuss book to be adapted into a full-length feature film.

Because the film is based on a children's book many additions were made to the storyline to bring it up to feature-length including some information about the backstory of the title character and reworking the story's minor character the Grinch as a main character.

Most of the rhymes that were used in the book were also used in the film, though some of the lines were to some degree changed, and several new rhymes were put in.

The film also borrowed some music and character elements (such as the Grinch's green skin tone) that originated in the 1966 animated television holiday special, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

The film was produced by Howard and Brian Grazer, and starring Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon, Josh Ryan Evans (in his final theatrical role), and introducing Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who.

The film received mixed reviews from critics but was a box office success, spending four weeks at #1 in the United States and grossing $260 million in the United States and over $345 million worldwide, becoming the second highest-grossing holiday film of all time, with Home Alone being the first.

It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and was also nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.

The Story follows the Grinch, a bad-tempered green monster attempting to steal every Christmas presents from the whos down in whoville until a little girl named Cindy Lou Who sees the good in him and sets out to reform him.

Plot[]

The people in Whoville enjoy celebrating Christmas with much happiness and joy, except the Grinch, who hatefully resents Christmas and the Whos.

He occasionally pulls dangerous and harmful practical jokes on them with vengeance. As a result, no one likes or cares for the Grinch. Meanwhile, a 6-year-old girl named Cindy Lou thinks that everyone is missing the point about Christmas by being more concerned about the gifts and festivities.

After her two brothers are scared off by the Grinch when they trespass on his domain, and she herself has a face-to-face encounter with the Grinch at the post office which he reluctantly saves her life and Cindy Lou becomes interested in his history. She then asks everyone what they know about him, and soon discovers that he has a tragic past.

The Grinch arrived in Whoville when he was a baby and was adopted by two elderly women. Although he showed some sad*stic tendencies as a child, he was rather timid and not cruel as he would become.

He was bullied by his classmates (particularly by Augustus May Who, who grew up to be Mayor of Whoville) because of his appearance, with the exception of Martha May Whovier, whom both the Grinch and Augustus had feeling for.

One Christmas season, when he was eight, the Grinch made a gift for Martha, but attempted to shave his face after being made fun of for having a "beard," cutting himself by accident. When his classmates saw his face covered with shaving tape the next morning, led by Augustus they ridiculed him.

He lost his temper, trashed the classroom, and ran away to live on Mount Crumpit, a mountain north of Whoville.

Cindy Lou, touched by this story, decides to make the Grinch the main participant of the Whobilation, much to the great displeasure of Mayor May Who, who reluctantly agrees after pressure from the townspeople, who have been warmed by Cindy Lou's generous spirit.

When Cindy Lou goes to Mount Crumpit and offers an invitation to the Grinch, he turns her down. He gradually changes his mind due to the promise of an award, the presence of Martha at the celebration and the chance to upset the Mayor.

Just as the Grinch is enjoying himself, Mayor May Who gives him an electric shaver as a present, reminding him of his awful humiliation at school. Augustusthen asks Martha to marry him, promising her a new car in return.

In response, the Grinch berates the Whos, and criticizes Christmas, claiming that the holiday is only about gifts that they will just dispose of later, in the hopes of making them too ashamed to celebrate the holiday.

The Grinch then goes on to ruin the party by burning the Christmas tree with a makeshift flamethrower, but his actions prove to be fruitless as the Whos have a spare tree which the Grinch sees them erect before he leaves. Mayor May Who then harshly scolds Cindy Lou for inviting the Grinch, making her feel ashamed.

The Grinch, knowing that his attack has failed to remove the Whos' Christmas spirit, instead concocts a plan to steal all of their presents while they are sleeping.

Creating a Santa suit and sleigh with his own dog Max as a "reindeer", the Grinch arrives at Whoville, stealing all of the Whos' Christmas gifts. He is almost discovered by Cindy Lou but lies to her in order to get away.

On Christmas morning, the Whos discover the Grinch's scheme, and the Mayorblames Cindy Lou for the whole disaster. However, her father, Lou Lou Who, the Whoville postmaster, finally stands up to the Mayor, having had enough of his attitude, and reminds everyone they still have the Christmas Spirit — the one thing that doesn't come from a store — and that the true meaning of Christmas is spending it with family and friends, and not about the gifts, the contests or the fancy lights.

The people accept his words and begin to sing. Hoping that the change of mood would inspire the Grinch, Cindy Lou goes to Mount Crumpit to find him.

The Grinch reveals that he intends to push the stolen gifts off the top of the mountain after he hears the Whos crying. However, instead of crying, he hears the joyful singing of the Whos.

Infuriated over the failure of his plan, the Grinch has an epiphany about what Christmas is really about: not material gifts, but spending time with loved ones, an insight that profoundly touches him, and causes his heart to grow to three times its original size.

When the sleigh full of stolen gifts begins to go over the edge of the cliff, the Grinch desperately tries to save them to no avail.

However, when he realizes that Cindy Lou has come to wish him a merry Christmas and is in danger of falling off the cliff with the sleigh, the Grinch finds enough strength to lift the sleigh, the gifts and Cindy Lou to safety.

After a long descent down Mount Crumpit, the Grinch returns to Whoville with Max, Cindy and the gifts. He confesses to the burglary, tearfully apologizes for his actions towards the Whos and surrenders himself to the police as they arrive, but the Whos reconcile with him, much to Mayor May Who's dismay.

Martha turns down Augustus'proposal and decides she would rather stay with the Grinch instead. The reformed Grinch (along with Max) begins a new life with the Whos, commemorating the Christmas feast with them in his cave.

Cast[]

Jim Carrey as The Grinch, a bad-tempered, devious and misanthropic, green-furred creature who despises Christmas and the Whos of Whoville. It is revealed in his origin story that he started to hate Christmas after his school classmates mocked him for trying to shave his face. Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Tim Curry, Eddie Murphy, and Adam Sandler were all considered for The Grinch before Carrey was cast.
Christine Baranski as Martha May Whovier, the Grinch's lifelong crush, and the romantic interest of Mayor Augustus Maywho.
Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who, a kind young Who girl who thinks that the Christmas spirit in Whoville is lost and is one of the only people to see past the Grinch's nasty behavior. In the film, she is 6 years old whereas in the book in 1957 and the TV special in 1966 she is "no more than 2".
Molly Shannon as Betty Lou Who, Cindy's mother and Martha's rival in a house-lighting contest.
Bill Irwin as Lou Lou Who, the cheerful and slightly dimwitted postmaster of Whoville, as well as Cindy's father.
Jeffrey Tambor as Mayor Augustus May Who, Whoville's arrogant and judgmental mayor. He is revealed to be a school bully who picked on the young Grinch over his shaved face, which is what motivated the Grinch to hate Christmas in the first place.
Ben Bookbinder as 8-year-old Augustus May Who; he tormented the young Grinch, which motivated the Grinch to hate Christmas.
Clint Howard as Mayor May Who's Assistant
Josh Ryan Evans as The Grinch at8-years-old; his humiliation at school by Augustus May Who is what drives him into a hatred of Christmas.

Production[]

On September 26, 1999, it was announced thatRon Howardwould direct and produce a 2000 American fantasy comedy Christmas film titledHow the Grinch Stole ChristmasorDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas(promoted theatrically asThe Grinch) withBrian Grazerand also with the budget of $123 million based on the1957 story of the same namebyDr. Seusswhich would be released in cinemas on November 17, 2000.Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seamanwould write the film. It was also announced that the film would starJim Carrey(who plays the title character),Josh Ryan Evans,Taylor Momsen,Jeffrey Tambor, Ben Bookbinder,Christine Baranski, Landry Allbright,Bill Irwin,Molly Shannon,Frank Welker,Clint Howard, Reid Kirchenbauer,Mindy Sterling,Bryce Dallas Howard,Jim Meskimen,Jeremy Howard, Kelley andT. J. Thynewith narration byAnthony Hopkins.Universal Picturesacquired distribution rights to the film.James Hornerwould compose the music for the movie.Imagine Entertainmentco-produced the film.

Reception[]

Critical reception[]

Rotten Tomatoesgave the film with a rating 53%, with the critical consensus reading, "Jim Carrey shines as the Grinch. Unfortunately, it's not enough to save this movie. You'd be better off watching the TV cartoon."OnMetacritic, the film has a score of 46 out of 100, based on 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews."Roger Ebertcriticized the film, referring it as "a dank, eerie, weird movie about a sour creature who lives on top of a mountain of garbage, scares children, is mean to his dog, and steals everyone's Christmas presents," and saying, "There should be...a jollier production design and a brighter look overall... It's just not much fun."

The movie was influential enough for Universal Parks and Resorts to create versions of Whoville (one at Suess Landing at IOA, and the other in USH). Here, you can say hi to the Grinch and the Whos and get your picture taken with them. Even foods from the movie are available for consumption in these areas, such as Who Hash and Roast Beast.

Box office[]

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmasopened at number-one with a weekend gross of $55,082,230, for an average of $17,615 from 3,127 theaters and staying at #1 for a total of 4 weeks. It closed on April 30, 2001, after five months, with a final gross of $260,044,825 in the United States and Canada and an additional gross of $85,096,578 in other territories, for a total worldwide gross of $345,141,403.

Awards[]

The film garnered threeAcademy Awardnominations, includingBest Costume Design(Rita Ryack) andBest Art Direction(Michael CorenblithandMerideth Boswell), and nomineesRick BakerandGail Rowell-Ryanwon theAcademy AwardforBest Makeup. At the Golden Globes, Carrey was nominated for theGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, losing the award toGeorge ClooneyforO Brother, Where Art Thou?. The film won aSaturn Award for Best Music. However, it was also nominated for two2000 Golden Raspberry AwardsforWorst Remake or SequelandWorst Screenplay, but lost toBook of Shadows: Blair Witch 2andBattlefield Earth respectively.

Home media[]

The film was released on VHS and DVD on November 20, 2001. ABlu-ray/DVDcombo pack was released on October 13, 2009.

Quotes[]

(Opening lines)[]

Inside a snowflake like the one on your sleeve, there happened a story you must see to believe.

(Final lines)[]

Yeah. There's nothing like the holidays. Who wants the gizzard? I do. Too late. That'll be fine.

Crazy Credits[]

Near the end of the Imagine Entertainment logo, snow begins to fall, the snow continues to fall even after the words "Imagine Entertainment" fade away.
The superimposed opening credits is colored red and green, to both represent The Grinch & his heart and the main colors of Christmas.

Animated Adoptions[]

Universal PicturesandIllumination Entertainmenthave announced they are working on a computer-animated remake of the film.Peter Candelandis set to direct, following the remake toThe Cat in the Hat, with Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri producing andAudrey Geisel, widow of Dr. Seuss author Theodor Geisel, will executive produce.It was released on November 9, 2018.

Extended edition[]

The TV airings, first aired on ABC on November 25, 2004, added in the following scenes that weren't featured in the theatrical/home media releases (some of these do not appear in NBC, FX and Freeform's airings):

Lou maxing out a credit card in one of the stores.
Lou talking with Cindy Lou before heading to the post office.
An extended scene of Lou sending out three more packages at the post office.
A parent-teacher conference where Betty and Lou discuss Cindy Lou's report on the Grinch.
Augustus asking out Martha while she decorates her house.
The Grinch sitting on a swing in his cave.
An extended sequence of the Grinch trying to scare Cindy Lou.
The lighting contest between Martha and Betty.
The Grinch trying to decide on an outfit to wear to the Whobilation.
The Grinch breaking Whoville's eggnog record during Whobilation.
The entirety of the present pass-it-on sequence.
Dru and Stu getting ready for bed.
Betty wrapping presents in frustration.