How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Name: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Genre: Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2000-11-17
Cast: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin

2000 | 105 min | Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it and it won an Oscar, though it had middling reviews (50% 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 Elf, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars and 1 BAFTA. Plus 2 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$346 million worldwide on a $123 million budget; spent 8 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year