How The Grinch Stole Christmas! remains a timeless holiday classic; here's where you can watch it

The 1966 television adaptation of the book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" was initially dismissed as a trifle, with critics praising the animation and Boris Karloff's narration as the Grinch.

However, over the past 50 years, the animated special, directed by Chuck Jones and Ben Washam, has become a holiday classic, spawning movies, musicals, and merchandise. Critics have given the original a 100 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the story's popularity persists in reruns, touring shows, and as a merchandising juggernaut.

The well-known holiday classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" is based on Dr. Seuss' 1957 book.


The Grinch, a curmudgeonly, antisocial creature with hairy green fur, is the story's protagonist. He lives on a remote mountain outside of Whoville, the world's happiest town.

He intends to ruin Christmas by depriving the Whos of their gifts, dinner, and decorations. However, after being apprehended by the adorable Cindy Lou Who and seeing the Whos having fun without their material possessions, the Grinch falls in love with Christmas and grows three times larger.

When does the 1966 television series "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" premiere?

The 1966 made-for-TV film is where the story began, with the animated version available on cable and streaming this year. The original animated film will air on NBC on December 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and on December 25 at the same time.

The animated film can be streamed on Peacock as part of a standard paid subscription, for rent on Prime Video, and live TV streaming on Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV, as quoted in a report by USA Today.

FAQs

When can I watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas on television?
The 1966 animated special will air on NBC on December 5 and 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Where can I watch the 1966 Grinch movie?
You can watch the original Grinch on Peacock, Prime Video, Hulu + Live TV, or Sling TV with a subscription.