The curmudgeonly recluse Grinch, who hates Christmas, becomes annoyed with the out-of-control Christmas festivities in Whoville, the town lying below his cave dwelling on Mt. Crumpit. But after the Grinch conspires to deprive the Who's of their favorite holiday by sneaking into town on Christmas eve to steal everything associated with the holiday, he learns that the spirit of Christmas goes much deeper than tinsel and toys.
Also Known As: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Le Grinch
The Grinch (United Kingdom)
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
Production Status: Released
Logline: The infamous Grinch tries to destroy Christmas by dressing as Santa and stealing all the gifts, trees and holiday food in Whoville.
Genres: Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Adaptation and Holiday
Running Time: 1 hr. 45 min.
Release Date: November 17, 2000 Nationwide
MPAA Rating: PG for some crude humor.
Distributors: Universal Pictures
Production Co.: Imagine Entertainment
Studios: Universal Pictures
U.S. Box Office: $260,031,035
Filming Locations: Los Angeles, California, USA
Produced in: United States