The Grinch
NZ release: 09 November 2018
Suitable for General Audiences Rated on: 09 November 2018
What’s it about?
A grumpy Grinch plots to run the villagers of Whoville’s favourite tradition - Christmas.
The facts
- Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier
- English language
- Runtime: 90 minutes
- Starring voice acting by Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones and Pharrell Williams
- Animated film by Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Sing)
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Violence
Like other Illumination titles like Despicable Me and Sing, there is mild comedy violence. Very low level and unlikely to be impactful.
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