Holiday Film Series: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

Director: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
Cast: Boris Karloff, Thurl Ravenscroft, June Foray

*Children 12 and under are exempt from this requirement.*

About the film

Chuck Jones’ animated version of the classic Dr. Seuss book How the Grinch Stole Christmas originally aired on television in 1966 and has since become a holiday family favorite. Voiced by Boris Karloff (who also narrates), the Grinch lives on top of a hill overlooking Whoville with his dog, Max. Each year at Christmas time, the Grinch’s hatred grows stronger toward those insufferably cheerful Whos down in Whoville. Content to exchange presents, eat large banquets, and sing songs in the town square, the Whos live in a blissful ignorance of the Grinch’s contempt.

One year, he gets the idea to stop Christmas from coming by dressing up as Santa Claus. He cobbles together an outfit and makes his dog drag him around on a sleigh while sneaking into the Whos’ homes and stealing their presents, food, and decorations. After he has stolen every last thing, the Whos wake up on Christmas morning to sing in the town square, causing the Grinch to question the basis of his nefarious plan.

Please arrive on-time with your vaccination card/negative test ready! How the Grinch Stole Christmas is less than a half-hour long. 🙂

About the series

Athena Cinema, Arts for Ohio, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Athens Uptown Business Association present the 9th annual Holiday Film Series & Canned Food Drive!

As is tradition, admission to all Holiday Film Series showings is either a non-perishable food or cash donation supporting Athens Food Pantries. Tickets will be available to claim in exchange for your donation starting December 1st at the theater. We have reduced capacity in our theaters this season, so seating may be limited.