Every The Grinch Movie In Order and Where To Watch Them

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Ghezal Amiri

Ghezal Amiri

JustWatch Editor

For over six decades, Dr. Seuss' timeless tale How The Grinch Stole Christmas! has captivated generations. Read on to learn about the beloved series and find out where to stream all the Grinch movies online using services like Netflix and more!

Originally published as a child's storybook in 1957 by the celebrated author, How The Grinch Stole Christmas! follows the story of the Grinch, a mean (yet beloved) “Who-hating” creature with a heart defect and inability in purchasing size-appropriate footwear. He aims to disrupt the festive plans of the cheerful residents of Whoville on Christmas Eve by stealing their Christmas gifts and decorations, leaving them with a ruined holiday.

The first adaptation of How The Grinch Stole Christmas! released in the form of the iconic 25-minute live-action interpretation. This Ron Howard-directed version expanded upon Seuss' original tale while utilizing Carrey’s trademark wackiness to craft a memorable performance of the revered character.

Following an almost twenty-year hiatus between adaptations, the studio behind The Grinch featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice behind the cherished lead.

2022’s Terrifier’s Art the Clown, The Mean One reimagines the Grinch as a slasher horror, adding a thrilling twist to the beloved story which is definitely worth a watch.

What makes How The Grinch Stole Christmas! special is that everyone has their own preferred adaptation of the story. Whether you're drawn to the classic ‘60s animated version or the 2018 rendition, or prefer the captivating live-action adaptations, the Grinch remains a top pick for settling in for a Who-tastic movie night.

Where to watch all the Grinch movies online

Check out our list below of every animated and live-action movie featuring The Grinch and where you can stream them in the United States!

  1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

    # 1

    A grumpy hermit hatches a plan to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville.

  2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    # 2

    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...

  3. The Grinch

    The Grinch

    2018

    # 3

    The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration.

  4. The Mean One

    The Mean One

    2022

    # 4

    In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy's parents are murdered and her Christmas is stolen by a bloodthirsty green figure in a red Santa suit.