How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Movie
2000
PG
1 HOUR 45 MINS
Children
Holiday
Fantasy
Comedy
In a live-action adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, a curmudgeon decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville.
Cast & Crew
Jim Carrey Grinch
Jeffrey Tambor Mayor of Whoville
Christine Baranski Martha May Who-vier
Bill Irwin Lou Lou Who
Molly Shannon Betty Lou Who
Clint Howard Whobris
Taylor Momsen Little Cindy Lou-Who
Anthony Hopkins Narrator
Ron Howard Director
Dr. Seuss Writer (Book)
Jeffrey Price Screenwriter
Peter S. Seaman Screenwriter
Brian Grazer Producer
Todd Hallowell Executive Producer
Aldric La'Auli Porter Associate Producer
Louisa Velis Associate Producer
David Womark Associate Producer
James Horner Original Music
Don Peterman Cinematography
Daniel P. Hanley Film Editing
Mike Hill Film Editing
Janet Hirshenson Casting
Jane Jenkins Casting
Michael Corenblith Production Designer
Lauren E. Polizzi Art Direction
Merideth Boswell Set Decoration
Dan Webster Art Direction
Rita Ryack Costume Design
Lance Anderson Makeup Artist
Rick Baker Special Makeup Effects Artist
John Blake Makeup Artist
Fred Blau Makeup Artist
Bill Corso Makeup Artist
Zoltan Elek Makeup Artist
Toni G. Makeup Department Head
Joel Harlow Makeup Artist
Jamie Kelman Makeup Artist
Bart Mixon Makeup Artist
Ve Neill Makeup Artist
Alex Proctor Makeup Coordinator
Gerald Quist Makeup Artist
Kazuhiro Tsuji Makeup Artist
David Womark Unit Production Manager
Emily Ferry Property Master
David MacMillan Production Sound Mixer
Gail Rowell-Ryan Key Hair Stylist
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, December 15
A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville.
Tuesday, December 16
A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville.
Saturday, December 20
A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville.
Sunday, December 21
A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville.
Tuesday, December 23
A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville.
Wednesday, December 24
A curmudgeon (Jim Carrey) hates the Christmas-loving Whos of Whoville.
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