At The Movies

The Grinch Musical: The Story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas Runtime: 90 minutes Studio: CBS, Dr. Seuss Enterprises Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Grinch Franchise Position: 6 Based on: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! book by Dr. Seuss A live musical adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss tale, following the Grinch’s attempt to steal Christmas from the Whos and his eventual heartwarming redemption. Ratings: My Rating: 7.2/10 The Dove Foundation: TV-PG IMDb: 6.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.1/10 Plot Summary: The Grinch, living atop Mount Crumpit, despises the festive Whos of Whoville and plans to ruin their Christmas. Through song, dance, and theatrical flair, the Whos’ joy and community spirit ultimately teach him lessons about kindness, generosity, and love, resulting in the Grinch’s transformation and the celebration of Christmas. Critics Review: Critics praised the musical numbers, live performances, and creative staging. While some noted limitations...

The Grinch Runtime: 86 minutes Studio: Illumination Entertainment, Universal Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Grinch Franchise Position: 5 Based on: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! book by Dr. Seuss The Grinch, a grumpy recluse, plans to ruin Christmas for the cheerful Whos of Whoville but discovers the true spirit of the holiday through unexpected friendship and community. Ratings: My Rating: 7.2/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 88% Audience Metacritic: 55/100 (converted to 5.5/10) TMDb: 6.9/10 Plot Summary: Living on Mount Crumpit, the Grinch detests the Whos’ Christmas celebrations and schemes to steal all their gifts and decorations. His plan is thwarted when the Whos show joy and generosity despite his actions, teaching him lessons about kindness, love, and the meaning of Christmas. The Grinch’s heart grows, and he returns the stolen items, joining the Whos in celebration. Critics Review: Critics praised the film’s animation quality, vis...

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Runtime: 104 minutes Studio: Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Grinch Franchise Position: 4 Based on: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! book by Dr. Seuss The Grinch, a bitter and reclusive creature, plots to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville but ultimately learns the true meaning of the holiday. Ratings: My Rating: 7.3/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 6.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 81% Audience Metacritic: 56/100 (converted to 5.6/10) TMDb: 7.0/10 Plot Summary: Living alone atop Mount Crumpit, the Grinch despises the joy of Christmas in Whoville. He devises a plan to steal presents, decorations, and food, disguising himself as Santa Claus. However, the Whos celebrate Christmas despite his efforts, teaching the Grinch lessons about love, generosity, and community. Over time, his heart grows, and he returns all the stolen items, joining the Whos in celebration. Critics Review: Critics praised Ji...

The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat Runtime: 26 minutes Studio: MGM Television, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Grinch Franchise Position: 3 Based on: Characters by Dr. Seuss The Grinch returns to cause chaos, this time targeting the Cat in the Hat, resulting in a comical battle of wits and mischief. Ratings: My Rating: 7.4/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved IMDb: 7.3/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.2/10 Plot Summary: The Cat in the Hat attempts to entertain and educate the children, but the Grinch interferes with his plans, creating confusion and havoc. The story follows the humorous struggle between the Cat and the Grinch, highlighting cleverness, resilience, and ultimately, lessons in humility and cooperation. Critics Review: The special was praised for its animation, voice acting, and continuation of popular Seuss characters. Critics appreciated the humor, imaginative sequences, and the moral undertones of overcoming mischief...

Halloween Is Grinch Night Runtime: 26 minutes Studio: MGM Television, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Grinch Franchise Position: 2 Based on: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss The Grinch returns to terrorize Whoville on Halloween, causing fright and mischief before ultimately learning a lesson about fear, fun, and community. Ratings: My Rating: 7.6/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved IMDb: 7.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: N/A Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.3/10 Plot Summary: On Halloween night, the Grinch emerges from his mountain lair to scare the Whos of Whoville. Using spooky antics and tricks, he aims to instill fear, but the Whos’ joy and courage prevent him from truly succeeding. In the end, the story underscores the futility of selfish mischief and highlights the value of community and bravery. Critics Review: Critics appreciated the clever animation, musical score, and continuation of the Grinch’s character. The special was praised for balancing h...

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Runtime: 26 minutes Studio: MGM Television, Chuck Jones Productions Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Grinch Franchise Position: 1 Based on: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! book by Dr. Seuss The Grinch, a grouchy, green recluse, plots to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville, only to discover the true meaning of the holiday. Ratings: My Rating: 8.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Approved IMDb: 8.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 90% Audience Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 8.1/10 Plot Summary: In Whoville, the joyful preparations for Christmas anger the Grinch, who lives alone on Mount Crumpit. Disguised as Santa Claus, he steals presents, decorations, and food from the Whos’ homes. However, the Whos celebrate Christmas regardless of material gifts, teaching the Grinch a lesson about love, generosity, and the holiday spirit. His heart grows three sizes, and he returns everything he stole, joining the Whos in celebration. Critics Review: The special is celebrated for it...