How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Contains mild scary scenes
Director(s)Ron Howard
Production year2000
Release date07/12/2012
Genre(s)Comedy, Fantasy, Children
Approx. running minutes105m
CastJim Carrey, Molly Shannon, Taylor Momsen, Jim Meskimen, Jeremy Howard, Rachel Winfree, Frankie Ray, Lacey Kohl, Walter Franks, Jeffrey Tambor, Bill Irwin, Christine Baranski, Suzanne Krull, Mary Stein, Jessica Sara, Verne Troyer, Anthony Hopkins (narrator), Josh Ryan Evans, Mindy Sterling
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Contains mild scary scenes
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Contains mild scary scenes
Classified Date:
06/12/2012
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Universal Pictures Int (UK)
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Contains some mild fantasy peril
Classified Date:
01/12/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Contains some mild fantasy peril
Classified Date:
03/11/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Classified Date:
24/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Classified Date:
31/07/2009
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Classified Date:
24/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Classified Date:
03/01/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Classified Date:
03/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
29/09/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
22/09/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd. - Video
Classified Date:
15/09/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
17/07/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
31/05/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
20/07/2009
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Audio commentary
Classified Date:
20/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video
Classified Date:
20/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video
Classified Date:
20/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video
Classified Date:
16/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video
Classified Date:
05/07/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Classified date06/12/2012
LanguageEnglish
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Director(s)Ron Howard
Production year2000
Release date07/12/2012
Genre(s)Comedy, Fantasy, Children
Approx. running minutes105m
CastJim Carrey, Molly Shannon, Taylor Momsen, Jim Meskimen, Jeremy Howard, Rachel Winfree, Frankie Ray, Lacey Kohl, Walter Franks, Jeffrey Tambor, Bill Irwin, Christine Baranski, Suzanne Krull, Mary Stein, Jessica Sara, Verne Troyer, Anthony Hopkins (narrator), Josh Ryan Evans, Mindy Sterling
Contains mild scary scenes
Classified Date:
06/12/2012
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Universal Pictures Int (UK)
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Contains some mild fantasy peril
Classified Date:
01/12/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Contains some mild fantasy peril
Classified Date:
03/11/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Classified Date:
24/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
threat and horror
The Grinch attempts to scare people, although these scenes are brief and comic.
additional issues
In some scenes the Grinch performs tricks that would be dangerous if copied, such as eating the top of a glass bottle, eating hot coals, and lighting his alcoholic breath with a blowtorch. However, it is clear that the Grinch is a fantastical character within a fantastical world and there is no suggestion that people could safely emulate such behaviour. There are moments of innuendo and rude humour involving the Grinch, such as his hand landing on a woman's chest, turning his backside towards spectators and telling them to "kiss it", and placing a dog's rear end next to the face of a man dreaming about kissing a woman. The dog's eyes then widen, implying the man has kissed its backside. In another scene, a cat is accidentally sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and a dog is thrown into some snow, but there is no evidence any animals were harmed. Flashbacks to the Grinch being laughed at and bullied at school are used to explain his personality, but the bullying is not condoned. Infrequent very mild bad language includes a use of 'blast'.
Classified Date:
31/07/2009
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Classified Date:
24/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Classified Date:
03/01/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Classified Date:
03/10/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
29/09/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
22/09/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd. - Video
Classified Date:
15/09/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
17/07/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
31/05/2000
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
U.I.P. (UK)
Classified Date:
20/07/2009
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd
Paperwork Remarks:
Additional material
Audio commentary
Classified Date:
20/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video
Classified Date:
20/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video
Classified Date:
20/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video
Classified Date:
16/08/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Columbia/Tri-Star Home Video
Classified Date:
05/07/2001
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Home Video Ltd
Classified date06/12/2012
LanguageEnglish
