The Grinch

NZ release: 09 November 2018

Suitable for General Audiences Rated on: 09 November 2018

The Grinch (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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