Christmas is still over a month away, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying classic Christmas movies right now. And is there anything more classic than Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas? If you’re wondering where to watch any of the iterations of the Grinch movies online in 2024, we’ve got you covered with details below.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
How Many Grinch Movies Are There?
There are 3 main Grinch movies that have been made based off the original Dr. Seuss story. First, there’s the original 1966 animated classic called How the Grinch Stole Christmas! There’s also the 2000 Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas movie starring Jim Carrey. Finally, the most recent 2018 film simply titled: The Grinch. This version stars Benedict Cumberbatch.
There was also an indie film in 2022 called The Mean One that features the Grinch as a horror villain, but we limited this list to Grinch movies with at least some Christmas spirit.
Where to Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)
If you’re wondering where to watch the original animated Grinch movie, there are a few different streaming options available, but a Peacock subscription is your best bet. TNT and TBS will also start likely air the movie at certain dates and times in December.
Where to Stream Online
Stream: PeacockRent/Buy: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
Where to Watch Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
If you’re wondering where to watch the live-action Grinch movie with Jim Carrey right now, you’ll either have to rent or buy a digital version of the film or find a local theater event. If you want to wait and take a bet on a potential streaming release, last year it was on Peacock for a limited streaming window between December 20 and December 31.
Where to Stream Online
Rent/Buy: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Vudu, Apple TV
Where to Watch The Grinch (2018)
If you’re wondering where to watch the latest animated Grinch movie, the main streaming option is Peacock. You can also rent the film from various platforms for $3.99 or watch it on TV at certain times on FX.
Where to Stream Online
Stream: PeacockRent/Buy: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Vudu
Grinch Movies on DVD and Blu-ray
It’s not easy to find the Grinch movies online. If you’re a particularly big Grinch fan, or want to make sure you and your family will always have the movie night option, you can check out the (impressively large) quantity of Grinch-related DVD and Blu-ray sets that have been released through the years.
Looking for more movies to watch? Check out our streaming guide for all the Christmas classics.
