The Grinch Animated Film
An animated retelling of the classic Dr. Seuss tale is coming to Folkestone Harbour Arm. The Grinch attempts to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville, but will his heart be changed?
Dir: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, Angela Lansbury, Pharrell Williams, Ramone Hamilton, Sam Lavagnino
85 mins · 2018 · United States of America · Cert U · English
IMDb 6.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 60% · Metacritic 51/100 · TMDB 6.9/10 · Trakt 72%
Awards: 2 wins & 18 nominations total
Are you ready for a Christmas classic with a twist? The Grinch, an animated retelling of the Dr. Seuss tale, is set to screen at Folkestone Harbour Arm on Friday, 4 December 2026. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, the film features the voice talents of Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, and Kenan Thompson.
The film is a comedy, family, fantasy animation, with a runtime of 85 minutes and a U certificate. It has received mixed reviews from critics, with scores including 6.4/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 51/100 on Metacritic. However, viewers have been more positive, with a 6.9/10 score on TMDB and 72% on Trakt.
The story follows the Grinch as he attempts to ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville, but a young girl may change his plans. With its bright animation and family-friendly humour, this film is sure to delight both children and adults. Tickets are on sale: say tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
Wambie · 6/10
I really enjoyed this movie but the soundtrack was so awful it dragged it down for me.
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Cb Uppercut · 7/10
This is the first Grinch movie i've seen so maybe that alters my judgment but I really enjoyed this movie, animation is really good, it's heartwarming, and funny. Charcaters are all really likeable, soundtrack isn't the best but overall an enjoyable movie.
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CinemanicBonkers · 8/10
Spending time and spreading joy with family and friends is the real meaning of christmas and also eating lots of food of course.. I was never fond of the original with (Jim carrey) but this one put joy into my heart and specially loved It's sense of humor. It's got a bit of twist on the original story and I prefer it and also It's got a lovely message behind It.
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Lee Brown Barrow · 7/10
It's the Grinch, and if you already know the story, you will find few surprises here. Still, it's fun to watch, so if familiarity hasn't bred contempt in you, don't be a Grinch and give this adaptation a go.
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SparklinDiamond · 7/10
This movie is totally different to the original and live action stories of the Grinch (bar him stealing Christmas of course!) I disliked the soundtrack, it felt like they'd purposely tried to modernise it by turning it into rap songs, it just got on my nerves. However, the storyline was sweet and the ending was particularly nice. Wont be a Christmas classic for me though,
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Saint Pauly · 4/10
This latest incarnation of Doctor Seuss's Christmas classic is as unnecessary as a stethoscope for a politician, the heartless bastards. The irony is that this cash grab is more likely to turn you off the holiday season than anything else so, in a sense, the Grinch **did** steal Christmas.
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Jordan Culp · 4/10
Umm...not good. It avoided being a disaster but Max saved it. Period. Cumberbatch doesn't sound like The Grinch, does he??
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nmahoney416 · 6/10
A decent remake of a Christmas classic but nothing special. Doesn’t have the same silliness as Jim Carrey’s. Benedict Cumberbatch does a good grinch voice. Not sure if this is going to become a yearly watch.
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