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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Movie (2000)
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...
Movie (2000)
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Features a comic kiss, falling into a woman's cleavage, and comedic suggestive humor with a garter belt and mistletoe.
Violence & Gore
Constant cartoonish action featuring fires, explosions, falls, and a character threatening to gut someone like a fish.
Profanity
Characters use words like hell and bitchin, and make crude remarks.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
The Grinch chugs from a bottle marked XXX and acts drunk.
Frightening Scenes
Ominous music, scary and intense moments, and creepy facial expressions.
Other things to know
While nothing is shown on screen, there are numerous off-screen merchandise tie-ins.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film promotes messages about rejecting commercialization and the power of kindness.
Role models
Cindy Lou and her parents stand up for what is right despite facing hostility.
Representation
Whoville is mostly white with limited diversity and behind-the-scenes representation.
Learning
The movie encourages children to read and explore other books by Dr. Seuss.
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