The Grinch
Seen it?2018 | 85 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 7 times its budget, though it had middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families. If you loved The Nightmare Before Christmas, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 PGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$553 million worldwide on a $75 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier
- Benedict CumberbatchThe Grinch (voice)
- Rashida JonesDonna Who (voice)
- Kenan ThompsonBricklebaum (voice)
- Cameron SeelyCindy-Lou Who (voice)
- Angela LansburyMayor McGerkle (voice)
- Pharrell WilliamsNarrator (voice)
- Ramone HamiltonAxl (voice)
- Sam LavagninoOzzy (voice)
- Scarlett EstevezIzzy (voice)
- Michael BeattieStore Clerk (voice)