

The Grinch
“It was the heist before Christmas.”
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.
Where to watch The Grinch in United States
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Where is The Grinch streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | TF1+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Globoplay, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Grinch
The Grinch is a 2018 English-language animation, comedy and family film directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier. The cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 4400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Grinch was produced by Illumination and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 8, 2018, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $75 million, it went on to gross $553 million worldwide.
- Director
- Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier
- Writers
- Michael LeSieur, Tommy Swerdlow
- Release date
- November 8, 2018
- OTT release
- January 22, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $75 million
- Box office
- $553 million
- Production
- Illumination, Universal Pictures
The Grinch cast & crew
The Grinch was directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier and written by Michael LeSieur and Tommy Swerdlow.
The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch as Grinch (voice), Rashida Jones as Donna Lou Who (voice), Kenan Thompson as Bricklebaum (voice), Cameron Seely as Cindy Lou Who (voice), Angela Lansbury as Mayor McGerkle (voice), and Pharrell Williams as Narrator (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Danny Elfman and it was produced by Audrey Geisel and Janet Healy.
Is The Grinch worth watching?
The Grinch holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 4,445 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and family, The Grinch is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Grinch
The Grinch isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on January 22, 2019.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Grinch

Benedict Cumberbatch
Grinch (voice)

Rashida Jones
Donna Lou Who (voice)

Kenan Thompson
Bricklebaum (voice)

Cameron Seely
Cindy Lou Who (voice)

Angela Lansbury
Mayor McGerkle (voice)

Pharrell Williams
Narrator (voice)

Ramone Hamilton
Axl (voice)

Sam Lavagnino
Ozzy (voice)

Scarlett Estevez
Izzy (voice)

Michael Beattie
Store Clerk (voice)

Scott Mosier
Additional Voices (voice)

Lori Alan
Additional Voices (voice)
The Grinch — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Grinch in United States?
The Grinch is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Grinch in?
The Grinch is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Grinch?
The Grinch runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Grinch rated?
The Grinch is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 4,445 ratings.
▸When did The Grinch release on OTT?
The Grinch became available digitally on January 22, 2019.











