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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

2000-11-17 · 105 min · ★ 6.8

Family · Comedy · Fantasy

The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...

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Directors
Ron Howard
Production companies
Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, LUNI Productions
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 123,000,000
Revenue
USD 345,800,000

Top Cast

Jim CarreyJim CarreyGrinch
Taylor MomsenTaylor MomsenCindy Lou Who
Jeffrey TamborJeffrey TamborMayor Augustus Maywho
Christine BaranskiChristine BaranskiMartha May Whovier
Bill IrwinBill IrwinLou Lou Who
Molly ShannonMolly ShannonBetty Lou Who
Clint HowardClint HowardWhobris
Josh Ryan EvansJosh Ryan Evans8-Year-Old Grinch
Mindy SterlingMindy SterlingClarnella
Bryce Dallas HowardBryce Dallas HowardSurprised Who
Lacey KohlLacey KohlChristina Whoterberry
Rachel WinfreeRachel WinfreeRose
Rance HowardRance HowardElderly Timekeeper
Jeremy HowardJeremy HowardDrew Lou Who
T.J. ThyneT.J. ThyneStu Lou Who
Nadja PionillaNadja PionillaJunie
Jim MeskimenJim MeskimenOfficer Wholihan
Michael DahlenCustomer
David CostabileDavid CostabileBiker Who
Mary SteinMary SteinMiss Rue Who

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