The Grinch (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, The Grinch is a comedy, fantasy, family and animation film directed by Scott Mosier, running about 85 minutes. “Scheme big.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration.
Who’s in it. The Grinch stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Grinch (voice), Rashida Jones as Donna Lou Who (voice), Kenan Thompson as Bricklebaum (voice) and Cameron Seely as Cindy Lou Who (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Grinch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $508.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Grinch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Grinch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Grinch (2018)?
- In US, The Grinch is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Grinch worth watching?
- The Grinch holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Grinch?
- The Grinch stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely and Angela Lansbury.
- When was The Grinch released?
- The Grinch was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.