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The Grinch
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Grinch.
MoviHero lists November 8, 2018 as the release date for The Grinch. Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch as The Grinch (voice), Rashida Jones as Donna Who (voice), Kenan Thompson as Bricklebaum (voice), Cameron Seely as Cindy-Lou Who (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 8, 2018
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 25m
DirectorsYarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier
CastBenedict Cumberbatch as The Grinch (voice), Rashida Jones as Donna Who (voice), Kenan Thompson as Bricklebaum (voice), Cameron Seely as Cindy-Lou Who (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Grinch right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Grinch runs 1h 25m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 4,575 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“After hearing negative reviews from others I was reluctant to see this one at first but I went with my gut feeling and saw it…”
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“So I paid £7 to fall asleep! Alas, even my kids aged 11 and 14 found it uninteresting. Grandma came along, she loves all animation…”
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“It was a little too eccentric. I would've thought they would make the storyline similar to the 2000 remake, this time with Jim Carrey voicing…”
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“The Grinch was a movie I really wanted to see before Christmas but life was so busy and I just didn't have enough time.”
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“A much more family friendly story about 'The Grinch' .”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Memorable lines
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“I know just what to do; I'm going to steal their Christmas!”
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“Oh, that was beautiful! That's my best friend.”
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