How the Grinch Stole Christmas
PGUnited States rating20001h 45mFamily, Comedy, Fantasy
A grumpy green creature who dislikes the holiday season decides to take the decorations and gifts away from a cheerful town. A young girl named Cindy Lou Who shows him a different perspective on what makes the holiday special. It is a whimsical tale about how kindness can change someone's heart.
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PG US
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A grumpy green creature who dislikes the holiday season decides to take the decorations and gifts away from a cheerful town. A young girl named Cindy Lou Who shows him a different perspective on what makes the holiday special. It is a whimsical tale about how kindness can change someone's heart.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Moderate
- The film follows a traditional cinematic structure with long scenes and a steady narrative flow. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe Grinch's backstory involves him being teased by a bully and getting hurt while trying to shave.
- Approx.SomeThe Grinch disguises himself as Santa and enters a house at night.
- Approx.ScaryThe Grinch's sleigh is on the edge of a cliff and about to fall into a gorge.
Talk about it after
- 1Why did the Grinch change his mind about the holiday at the end?
- 2What did Cindy Lou Who teach the Grinch about what makes a celebration special?
- 3How did the Grinch's feelings change from the beginning of the movie to the end?
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