The Grinch release date, cast, plot, and more: All you need to know

Back in 2013, Illumination Entertainment announced its intention to adapt the much-loved Dr Seuss book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

A story beloved by many generations, The Grinch has had many incarnations – from live action to animated – big and little screens.

Six years later, The Grinch is back and this time, he’s being voiced by an equally beloved national treasure.

Here is everything you need to know about the green curmudgeonly Christmas creature.

When is The Grinch out in cinemas?

In both the UK and USA, The Grinch will be in cinemas on November 9, 2018.

The movie rolls out across the world over the month of November.

The last country to get The Grinch is Ukraine, on December 27, 2017.

Brazil, Czech Republic, Lebanon and Slovakia will get The Grinch first, on November 8, 2018.

What is the plot of The Grinch?

Universal’s official plot synopsis for the movie reads: “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.

“The Grinch lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt Crumpet with only his loyal dog, Max, for company.

“With a cave rigged with inventions and contraptions for his day-to-day needs, the Grinch only sees his neighbours in Whoville when he runs out of food.

“Each year at Christmas they disrupt his tranquil solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter, and louder celebrations.

“When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, the Grinch …”

Who stars in The Grinch voice cast?

National treasure Benedict Cumberbatch voices The Grinch, a grumpy, green creature who dislikes Christmas.

Cameron Seely voices Cindy Lou Who, a young resident of Whoville.

Rashida Jones voices Donna Lou Who, Cindy’s overworked mother.

Kenan Thompson, known for his work on SNL and perhaps more so from Kenan and Kel, voices Bricklebaum, a jolly citizen of Whoville.

The inimitable Angela Lansbury lends her voice to the Mayor of Whoville.

Pharrell Williams voices the Narrator, with Ramone Hamilton as Axl, Sam Lavagnino as Ozzy, and Scarlett Estevez as Izzy.

Is there a trailer for The Grinch?

Yes, and you can watch it here.

There are in fact three trailers for the movie.

The Grinch’s IMDB page shows a parody of the infamous Love Actual card scene, which you can watch above. 

The Grinch is in cinemas on November 9, 2018.