In the realm of holiday stories, nothing is quite as beloved and popular as “The Grinch.” The original story by Dr. Seuss was published in 1957, and follows the story of a mean, solitary, green-haired creature named the Grinch. In the tale, the Grinch lives with his dog Max on the cold, snowy Mount Crumpit, which overlooks the town of Whoville. The town’s residents take Christmas celebrations seriously, and after years of being bothered by their joyful festivities, the Grinch travels down to stop the holiday altogether by stealing the decorations, presents, and food. His plan doesn’t go exactly as he wishes however, and because of this, the Grinch learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Since the publishing of Seuss’s story over 60 years ago, there have been a number of film adaptations beloved across generations, whether it be the 1966 CBS special, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,” Jim Carrey’s iconic portrayal in the 2000 version, or even a horror parody in which the green creature is a murderous beast during the cheerful season.
If you’re looking to binge-watch some Christmas movies as the holiday quickly approaches, here’s where you can stream all of “The Grinch” movies.
How Many The Grinch Movies Are There?
There are currently four The Grinch movies (but there are surely more to come).
- “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (1966)
- “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000)
- “The Grinch” (2018)
- “The Mean One” (2022)
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Where to Stream “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” (1966)
This original 1966 version of “The Grinch” sparked several adaptations for years to come. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” was a CBS special that aired in 1966 and featured the iconic voice of actor Boris Karloff narrating the Dr. Seuss story. In the town of Whoville, residents go above and beyond to celebrate Christmas, which bothers the Grinch, a grumpy green creature that lives on a mountain overlooking the village. When he meets a girl named Cindy Lou Who, however, his attitude towards the holiday softens.
Watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” now on Peacock.
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Where to Stream “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000)
While the original 1966 version of “The Grinch” was loved for multiple generations after its airing, the 2000 adaptation directed by Ron Howard would arguably become more popular among audiences. Starring Jim Carrey as the Scrooge-like green monster, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” follows the plot of the original story, with some creative liberties. When a young Grinch presents his crush, Martha May Whovier, with a handmade angel for Christmas, he’s embarrassed by the whole class and declares he’ll hate Christmas forever. Once again, Cindy Lou Who, a young girl from Whoville, changes his perspective toward the holiday for good.
Watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” now on HBO Max.
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Where to Stream “The Grinch” (2018)
It would be nearly 20 years after the release of Ron Howard’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” before audiences would get another adaptation of the beloved story. In “The Grinch,” the town of Whoville is preparing for their Christmas celebration, but the furry, mean-hearted Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) wants to cancel the holiday altogether. Along with his lovable dog/side-kick Max, the Grinch plans to steal the town’s decorations and presents and stop Christmas festivities indefinitely. His adventure has plenty of twists and turns, and of course, is influenced by the innocent heart of six-year-old Cindy Lou Who.
Watch “The Grinch” now on FX Now.
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Where to Stream “The Mean One” (2022)
Completely diverting from the heart-warming, kid-friendly nature of its Grinch predecessors, “The Mean One” is a Grinch-themed horror movie that puts a scary, slasher twist on the classic story. The parody follows lead character Cindy You Know Who, who witnessed the killing of her mother by a murderous green creature dressed as Santa Claus as a child. 20 years later, Cindy returns to the town that traumatized her only to find that the creature, known as “The Mean One,” is on a killing spree once again. It is now up to her stop the beast before it’s too late.
“The Mean One” is not yet available to stream. Watch the trailer for “The Mean One” and catch it now in theaters.
