Where to Watch ‘The Grinch’? Is It Available on Netflix?

Published 01/26/2022, 12:45 PM EST

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One of the most classic films during this Christmas holiday is The Grinch. A Christmas fantasy comedy film which is inspired by 1957 How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss. Throughout the years, fans have been obsessed with the green-furred Grinch and they wish to watch these movies on special occasions. While Jim Carrey elevated the character in the 2000 film, fans can now watch the animated version of it.

So, if you still haven’t watched the film, let’s find out if the movie is available to watch on Netflix.

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Is The Grinch is on Netflix?

The movie was on Netflix for a long time and was quite popular during this holiday season. Unfortunately, the film is not on Netflix. Netflix has just removed the film on December 4th, 2021. The contract of the streaming platform with Illumination and Universal Pictures has expired. Although it is sad news for the fans, they can still stream Jim Carrey‘s live-action Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Netflix. It can be a substitute for The Grinch.

Pharrell Williams has narrated the animated film. Another voice cast includes d by Pharrell Williams and boasts a voice cast including Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely & Angela Lansbury.

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The official synopsis of The Grinch read as, “The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming, and visually stunning, it’s a universal story about the spirit of Christmas and the indomitable power of optimism.”

How to watch The Grinch online?

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But we can still watch The Grinch on YouTube, Amazon Prime, Vudu, Google Play, FandangoNow. You can even buy or rent the film from the digital platform. But we can still hope, in the future, that someday Netflix will pick the film again.

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Alivia Paul

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Alivia Paul is an author at Netflix Junkie. Having completed her bachelor’s in English Literature and Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication, Alivia, a passionate writer, looks to combine her penmanship with her love for different content in different languages on different platforms, to deliver engaging content to her readers. Some of her favorite shows are Lucifer, You, Sweet Tooth, Crash Landing On You, and Sex and The City.

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