How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Synopsis
This short video features illustrations from the Dr Seuss story book with narration by Walter Matthau. A hermit known as the Grinch hates Christmas and is tired of the Whos of Who-ville celebrating it. This year, he plans to steal it from them. Video also includes the story If I Ran The Zoo.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Messecar
- Screenplay & Story
- Dr. Seuss
- Original Title
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Random House Home Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Messecar
Dr. Seuss
Tish Rabe
Department Leadership Roster
Tish Rabe
Producer
Ray Messecar
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! about?
This short video features illustrations from the Dr Seuss story book with narration by Walter Matthau. A hermit known as the Grinch hates Christmas and is tired of the Whos of Who-ville celebrating it. This year, he plans to steal it from them. Video also includes the story If I Ran The Zoo.
Who directed How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was directed by Ray Messecar.
Who stars in How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?
The principal cast of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! includes Walter Matthau.
When was How the Grinch Stole Christmas! released and how long is it?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 12m.
Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas! based on a book or true story?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dr. Seuss".
What is the age rating and content advisory for How the Grinch Stole Christmas!?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).