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The Grinch (2018) Movie vs Book

Film · 2018 · Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier · Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones

The Grinch (2018) Movie: Cast and Details

A grumpy creature plans to steal Christmas from the Whos below his mountain.

Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?

Loosely based on the book

It keeps the main plot of the book and adds new characters, gags and a more detailed backstory.

Read or watch first?

Read the book first for the original rhymes. The film is a lighter, longer comedy for younger viewers.

What the book gives you

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! cover

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss

A short, funny and warm holiday classic. It is a good book for reading together by the tree.

Who will like it: Families who like a Christmas story to read aloud every year.

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