The Grinch (2018)
A curmudgeonly green creature tries to steal Christmas cheer, but a small Who's kindness thaws his heart.
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.
How intense is The Grinch?
The Grinch has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What The Grinch feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarminguplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream The Grinch
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Grinch for you?
Is The Grinch scary?
No. The Grinch is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Grinch gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Grinch sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Grinch OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Grinch?
The Grinch runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream The Grinch?
The Grinch is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Grinch have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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