How the Grinch Stole Christmas!(1966)
You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Synopsis
Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) is a animation, family and comedy film directed by Chuck Jones, released on December 18, 1966 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon and Thurl Ravenscroft. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 1,159 ratings.
- Director:
- Chuck Jones
- Writers:
- Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss
- Producers:
- Dr. Seuss, Chuck Jones
- Production:
- The Cat in the Hat Productions, MGM Animation/Visual Arts, MGM Television
- Budget:
- $315,000
- Status:
- Released
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) Trailer
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Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) - Trailer (HD)
Trailer
Movie Clip - You're A Mean One Mr Grinch
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boris Karloff
as Narrator / The Grinch (voice)
June Foray
as Cindy Lou Who (voice) (uncredited)
Dal McKennon
as Max (voice) (uncredited)
Thurl Ravenscroft
as Singer of You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Chuck Jones, written by Dr. Seuss and Dr. Seuss, produced by Dr. Seuss and Chuck Jones.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 1,159 ratings.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas! online?
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?
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The main cast of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) includes Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon and Thurl Ravenscroft. The film was directed by Chuck Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How the Grinch Stole Christmas! released?
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was released on December 18, 1966 and runs for 25m.
Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! worth watching?
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 1,159 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?
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Yes. The official How the Grinch Stole Christmas! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.