How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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...
Rated PG • 2000 • 1h 44m
A disgruntled hermit attempts to ruin the holiday season for a nearby village by stealing all their decorations and gifts. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 6 and up due to its frequent use of crude humor and suggestive double-entendres. While most of the action is restricted to harmless slapstick violence, younger viewers may be sensitive to the Grinch’s occasional meanness and a backstory involving childhood bullying.
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Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas appropriate for kids?
A disgruntled hermit attempts to ruin the holiday season for a nearby village by stealing all their decorations and gifts. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 6 and up due to its frequent use of crude humor and suggestive double-entendres. While most of the action is… Read more — free account
Content severity in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What happens in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, moment by moment
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:33 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:44 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Mild. Some surprisingly adult innuendo and double-entendres for a kids' film; comic flirtation.
Violence and gore in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Mild slapstick — comic mishaps and pratfalls. No real harm.
Language in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Mild. A little crude humor and mild insults.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
None of note.
Mature themes in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Loneliness, belonging, consumerism, and redemption. A backstory of childhood bullying gives the Grinch emotional weight. Mostly silly and warm.
Scary moments in How the Grinch Stole Christmas
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for How the Grinch Stole Christmas yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is How the Grinch Stole Christmas appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests How the Grinch Stole Christmas is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. A disgruntled hermit attempts to ruin the holiday season for a nearby village by stealing all their decorations and gifts. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 6 and up due to its frequent use of crude humor…
What age rating does How the Grinch Stole Christmas have?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is How the Grinch Stole Christmas about?
A disgruntled hermit attempts to ruin the holiday season for a nearby village by stealing all their decorations and gifts. The film is rated PG and recommended for ages 6 and up due to its frequent use of crude humor and suggestive double-entendres. While most of the action is restricted to harmless slapstick…
Is there sex or nudity in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Mild. Some surprisingly adult innuendo and double-entendres for a kids' film; comic flirtation.
How violent is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Mild slapstick — comic mishaps and pratfalls. No real harm.
Is the language in How the Grinch Stole Christmas appropriate for kids?
Mild. A little crude humor and mild insults.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
None of note.
What mature themes appear in How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
Loneliness, belonging, consumerism, and redemption. A backstory of childhood bullying gives the Grinch emotional weight. Mostly silly and warm.
How long is How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas runs 104 minutes, directed by Ron Howard, released in 2000.
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