If you loved
The Grinch
Yarrow Cheney · Film · 2018
If you loved The Grinch, you will gravitate toward these stories that explore the friction between cynical outsiders and their communities.
Start with the source
The source
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Ron Howard · Film · 2000
Books on the same thread
The Getaway
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2017
Explores: Family Vacation, Dysfunctional Family, Road Trip.
Much like the misanthropic protagonist of The Grinch, Greg Heffley struggles with the overwhelming stress of the holiday season while attempting to escape his own chaotic family environment.
The Wonky Donkey
Craig Smith · Book · 2018
Explores: Humor, Animals, Wordplay.
The Grinch relies on playful wordplay and rhythmic charm to deliver its message, a stylistic choice that mirrors the whimsical, character-driven humor found in this delightful picture book.
Skipping Christmas (Special Edition)
John Grisham · Book · 2025
Explores: Holiday burnout, Social nonconformity, Small-town peer pressure.
This satire perfectly captures the same spirit of holiday burnout found in The Grinch, focusing on a protagonist who attempts to reject the intense social pressures of Christmas.
The Meltdown (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 13)
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2018
Explores: Family Relationships, Friendship, School Life.
The Grinch showcases a neighborhood transforming into a battlefield of winter activities, a theme mirrored here as Greg navigates a snowy neighborhood where the landscape dictates the social hierarchy.
Series on the same thread
The Chosen
Dallas Jenkins · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with The Grinch: Redemption.
The Grinch is ultimately a story of profound transformation and redemption, themes that form the emotional core of this series as it follows individuals encountering a life-changing figure.
Rick and Morty
Dan Harmon · Series · 2013
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Existentialism, Dark Humor.
If you enjoyed the sociopathic tendencies of The Grinch, you will appreciate this series, which features a brilliant, cynical protagonist who constantly disrupts the lives of those around him.
Community
Dan Harmon · Series · 2009
Shares a thread with The Grinch: Community.
The Grinch finds his place within the Whoville community despite his initial disdain, much like the ragtag group of students who form an unlikely bond at their college.
Bluey
Joe Brumm · Series · 2018
Explores: Family Relationships, Imaginative Play, Childhood Development.
The Grinch explores how imaginative play and family dynamics shape the heart, providing a gentle parallel to how this series turns everyday moments into meaningful adventures for a young protagonist.
Podcasts on the same thread
Grumpy Old Geeks
Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister with Dave Bittner · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cynicism, digital culture, corporate skepticism.
Just as The Grinch views society with a critical, cynical eye, this podcast offers a sharp, unfiltered critique of modern culture that will appeal to your sense of skepticism.
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
The Grinch is defined by his isolation from social gatherings, a feeling echoed by Conan O’Brien as he explores the complexities of finding genuine connection beyond professional obligations.
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Common questions
What order should I watch The Grinch movies in?
You can watch the 2000 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the 2018 movie The Grinch in any order. Both films feature the same central character hatching a scheme to ruin the holiday celebration in Whoville, but they are independent adaptations of the source material.
Is The Grinch from 2018 a remake of the 2000 film?
Both the 2018 movie The Grinch and the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas are separate adaptations based on the same story. Each version depicts the character's attempt to ruin the annual Christmas celebration planned by the residents of Whoville.
What is the plot of The Grinch?
In the 2018 movie The Grinch, the title character decides to ruin Christmas for everyone. He hatches a specific scheme to disrupt the holiday celebration that the residents of Whoville are planning. The story follows his efforts to stop the town from enjoying their annual festivities.
Are there multiple versions of The Grinch to watch?
Yes, you can watch the 2018 movie The Grinch or the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Each movie covers the story of a character who creates a plan to ruin the Christmas celebration held by the residents of Whoville.