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The Grinch

2018·Movie·PG·85 min·6.9(4,445)

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.

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Where to watch The Grinch in United States

Click a service to open The Grinch there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.

Where is The Grinch streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaJioHotstarApple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaBINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel NowApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceTF1+Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, HBO Max, Globoplay, HBO Max Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon 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
#holiday#surrealism#remake#based on children's book#christmas#3d animation#cheerful

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

Benedict Cumberbatch

Grinch (voice)

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones

Donna Lou Who (voice)

Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson

Bricklebaum (voice)

Cameron Seely

Cameron Seely

Cindy Lou Who (voice)

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Mayor McGerkle (voice)

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams

Narrator (voice)

Ramone Hamilton

Ramone Hamilton

Axl (voice)

Sam Lavagnino

Sam Lavagnino

Ozzy (voice)

Scarlett Estevez

Scarlett Estevez

Izzy (voice)

Michael Beattie

Michael Beattie

Store Clerk (voice)

Scott Mosier

Scott Mosier

Additional Voices (voice)

Lori Alan

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.

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