Ruqayyah Snyder
The Grinch is available to stream now in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Foxtel Now, Binge, and more. The CGI adaptation of Dr. Seuss' Christmas classic was released in 2018 and follows the Grinch's plot to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Title | The Grinch |
| Plot | A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville |
| Streaming platforms | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, BINGE, YouTube, Apple TV Store, and Prime Video Store |
| Download/rent options | Microsoft Store, Fetch TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Video |
| Genre | CGI, Animation, Comedy |
| Based on | Dr. Seuss's Christmas classic |
| Production house | Illumination |
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Where to watch 'The Grinch' in Australia
The Grinch is available to watch in Australia on a number of streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, BINGE, and YouTube. The film can also be purchased or rented on streaming devices such as the Microsoft Store, Fetch TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Video.
If you would prefer to watch the film at the cinema, The Grinch is being shown at Event Cinemas in Australia.
The Grinch tells the story of a grumpy character who lives a solitary life in a cave on Mt. Crumpet with only his dog, Max, for company. Each year, his neighbours in Who-ville disrupt his peace with their Christmas celebrations. When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger, the Grinch decides that he must steal Christmas to gain some peace and quiet.
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The Grinch's plot
The Grinch is a 2018 animated Christmas comedy film produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination, based on Dr. Seuss' 1957 book, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'. It is the third screen adaptation of the book, following the 1966 television special and the 2000 live-action film. The film was directed by Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the Grinch.
The plot of 'The Grinch' centres around the titular character, a grumpy, green-furred creature who lives in a cave on Mount Crumpit, just north of the town of Whoville. The Grinch hates Christmas and the loud, bright celebrations of the Whos, the human-like creatures who live in Whoville. When the Whos declare that they will make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch decides to steal Christmas to gain some peace and quiet. He creates a Santa Claus disguise and crafts gadgets to help him carry out his plan. He even captures a reindeer named Fred to pull his sleigh, though he later decides to let Fred go home with his family.
Meanwhile, in Whoville, six-year-old Cindy Lou Who notices that her single mother, Donna, is overworked while trying to take care of herself and her twin infant brothers, Buster and Bean. Initially, Cindy Lou decides to send a letter to Santa Claus to help her mother. However, after an encounter with the Grinch, she decides to try and trap Santa Claus with the help of her friends so that she can thank him and ask for his help.
As Christmas approaches, the Grinch and Cindy Lou each put their plans into action. The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, go down to Whoville on Christmas Eve to steal the decorations and presents. However, he soon encounters Cindy Lou after falling into her trap. Touched by her request to help lighten her mother's workload, the Grinch's heart begins to change. Despite this, he continues his mission, unable to let go of the loneliness that Christmas brought him.
In the end, the Grinch and Max return to Mount Crumpit with the stolen gifts. However, the film delivers a message that Christmas is not about presents but about kindness and being together. The Grinch gets invited to dinner with Cindy Lou's family, and his heart grows as he experiences the warmth of their company.
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The Grinch's character
The Grinch is a character created by children's author and cartoonist Dr. Seuss. He is the titular main protagonist of the 1957 children's book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch has been portrayed and voiced by many actors, including Boris Karloff, Hans Conried, Bob Holt, Jim Carrey, and David Howard Thornton. The character is depicted as a green, furry, pot-bellied, pear-shaped, snub-nosed humanoid creature with a cat-like face and a cynical personality. In the original book, he is described as being "colourless", while in full-colour adaptations, he is typically coloured green.
The Grinch is a bitter and ill-tempered character with a cynical and misanthropic outlook on life. He is known for his hatred of Christmas and his mission to stop the Whos of Whoville from celebrating the holiday. In the story, the Grinch disguises himself as Santa Claus and steals the Whos' Christmas decorations and gifts. Despite his plan's success, he is frustrated to find the Whos still celebrating on Christmas morning. This leads him to have a change of heart, as he realises the true meaning of the holiday is not just in the material things.
The Grinch's species and relation to the Whos of Whoville have been the subject of much speculation. While he is humanoid in design, he is not a human or a Who. This may explain his resentment towards the Whos and their idyllic lives. Some interpretations of the character suggest that he was adopted by a pair of Whos but bullied for his different appearance, leading to his anti-Christmas spirit.
In terms of personality, the Grinch is initially portrayed as short-tempered, selfish, sly, cunning, manipulative, cold, grumpy, hateful, uncaring, heartless, aggressive, and vengeful. However, after his transformation on Christmas morning, he becomes more loyal, athletic, remorseful, selfless, cunning, emotional, nice, helpful, friendly, kind, gracious, and happy. The Grinch has also been compared to Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol", as both characters undergo a similar change of heart during the Christmas season.
Overall, the Grinch is a complex and dynamic character who has become a beloved icon of Christmas culture, despite his initial anti-holiday spirit.
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The Grinch's reception
The 2018 animated version of The Grinch received mixed reviews from critics. While the animation and vocal performances (especially Benedict Cumberbatch's) were praised, the film was criticised for its lack of creative license.
One critic wrote, "You can't top what Seuss wrote... Despite its storytelling ambition being two sizes too small (much like its hairy protagonist's heart), The Grinch is impossibly cute, visually rich and boasts enough festive fun to satisfy young viewers."
Another critic commented, "The Grinch is beautiful to look at, and diverting enough. The material written to fill out the story is entertaining, but it doesn't resonate. You can't top what Seuss wrote. Dr. Seuss' The Grinch is a vibrant, amusing CG animated feature that gives the big mean, green guy a kinder, gentler makeover."
A third review stated, "Dr. Seuss's Christmas classic gets the CGI treatment from Illumination... the source material is too short to make a big movie from, and too well-known to ignore. The good news is... the producers stick to Seuss' style, expanding on his surreal illustrations, wholesome morals and rhyming lines."
The Grinch grossed over $540 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time, as well as the highest-grossing Dr. Seuss film adaptation.
The 2000 live-action adaptation of The Grinch, starring Jim Carrey, also received mixed reviews. Critics praised Carrey's performance and the film's visual effects, but criticised its dark humour and tone. The film was a commercial success, grossing $347 million worldwide and spending four weeks as the top film in the U.S. It was the highest-grossing film of 2000 domestically and the sixth-highest-grossing film of that year worldwide. At the 73rd Academy Awards, it won Best Makeup and Hairstyling and earned nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design. Carrey's performance earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
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The Grinch's streaming options
There are three main Grinch movies that have been made based on the original Dr. Seuss story. The first, the 1966 animated classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, is available to watch on Hulu and Sling TV with a premium subscription. The second, the 2000 live-action adaptation starring Jim Carrey, is not currently included in any streaming service subscriptions. It is, however, available to rent for $3.99 on Apple TV, Google Play Movies & TV, Fandango at Home, and Amazon Prime Video, and to buy for $14.99 on the same platforms.
The third and most recent Grinch film, the 2018 adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the Grinch, is available on Peacock for free with a subscription, and on Sling TV with a premium subscription. It can also be rented for $3.99 on Google Play Movies & TV, Fandango at Home, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video.
In Australia, the 2018 Grinch film is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, BINGE, YouTube, and Apple TV Store. It can also be purchased on Microsoft Store, Fetch TV, and Apple TV.
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Frequently asked questions
The Grinch was released in Australia in 2018.
You can watch The Grinch on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Binge, and YouTube.
The Grinch is a Christmas classic about a grumpy character who lives in seclusion on Mt. Crumpet with his dog, Max. Every year, the residents of Whoville disrupt his peace with their loud Christmas celebrations. Unable to tolerate the festive cheer any longer, the Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas and steal the Whos' holiday cheer.
