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How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

26 min · 1966 · Directed by Chuck Jones · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) runs 26 min, directed by Chuck Jones. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.

Genres: Family, Comedy, Animation

Where to watch: Peacock (US, checked 9 July 2026)

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