The Grinch (2018)
A solid watch; nobody's raving.
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The Grinch is streaming in the US on Peacock.
What the audience says
The Grinch is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 4,548 ratings — squarely mid-table. It keeps things short at 85 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In the US you can stream it on Peacock.
Should you spend 85 minutes on it?
85 minutes of English animation, leaning comedy, fine for the whole family. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 4,548 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A family evening that doesn't run late
Story
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 25m — short |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Yarrow Cheney
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 18, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Peacock titles in the US
Trailer
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