5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Overview
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...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
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...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central conflict and resolution, which critiques excessive materialism and champions community, empathy, and non-commercial values, aligns with themes often emphasized in left-leaning discourse, though presented in a universally appealing, family-friendly narrative.
The film features a mainstream cast for its primary characters without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centers on the Grinch's personal transformation and the spirit of Christmas, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or explicitly foregrounding DEI themes.
Secondary
The film centers on Christmas, a holiday with Christian origins. While initially satirizing its extreme consumerism, the narrative ultimately champions the 'spirit of Christmas'—defined by love, community, and generosity—which aligns with core virtues often associated with the Christian holiday, even without explicit religious references. The film's critique is aimed at materialism, not the faith itself.
The film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (2000) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the Grinch's transformation from a Christmas-hating recluse to a participant in Whoville's festivities, with no elements related to queer identity.
The film 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 2000' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the Grinch's attempt to steal Christmas from Whoville, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in the story or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2000 film adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" maintains the established genders of all major characters from Dr. Seuss's original book. No canonical male or female characters were portrayed as a different gender.
The characters in Dr. Seuss's original story, including the Whos and the Grinch, are fantastical creatures whose race was never specified or visually depicted as a human race in prior canon. Therefore, their portrayal by actors of various races in the 2000 film does not constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
5.0
4.6
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jim Carrey | Grinch | Male | White |  Canada |
Taylor Momsen | Cindy Lou Who | Female | White |  United States |
Jeffrey Tambor | Mayor Augustus Maywho | Male | White | United States |
Christine Baranski | Martha May Whovier | Female | White | United States |
Bill Irwin | Lou Lou Who | Male | White | United States |
Molly Shannon | Betty Lou Who | Female | White | United States |
Clint Howard | Whobris | Male | White | United States |
Josh Ryan Evans | 8-Year-Old Grinch | Male | White | United States |
Mindy Sterling | Clarnella | Female | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
56%
44%
Race
White
100%
Nationalities
Canada
11%
United States
89%
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