This movie is really good and I still enjoy watching it! It teaches kids great lessons and isn't spoiled by crude language or anything bad or questionable. Great family movie and classic for anyone and everyone!
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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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Heartwarming TV special true to Seuss' classic.
Themes in this movie include: friendship, honesty, revenge
updated 11.04.09
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for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Parents need to know that this classic children's tale -- read line-by-line by Boris Karloff -- contains moments of extremely mild peril. The Grinch's dog is abused -- slammed into snow drifts and run over by the sleigh. And very young or sensitive children may become slightly distraught at the Grinch stealing all the Whos' Christmas presents. But there's far more to recommend in this TV special than there is to worry about. It's a classic that should be required holiday viewing for every family that celebrates Christmas.
Read our full review by Heather Boerner
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about whether they act like the Whos or not.
- Would you enjoy Christmas as much without lots of presents?
- How do you make Christmas special?
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Great, charming, and classic movie for all ages!
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I love this show and have been watching since I was a little girl with my parents and younger brother now me and my little girl watch it every year and will continue to I just love it and so does she.
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