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Updated: 2007-12-11 14:17

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