Where to watch 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1966) on TV and streaming this holiday

No need to be a Grinch this holiday season - you can watch "The Grinch" instead.

Based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss book by the same name, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" tells the story of a perpetually curmudgeonly, anti-social hairy green creature named the Grinch who lives atop an isolated mountain just outside of Whoville, the most festive, Christmas-loving town of all. An epic hater of Christmas, he vows to ruin it by stealing all of the Whos' festive supplies, including their Christmas dinner, decorations and gifts.

After he is briefly intercepted by the adorable Cindy Lou Who and then witnesses the Whos still joining together to celebrate on Christmas morning even without their world goods, the Grinch is overwhelmed by the Christmas spirit and his "two sizes too small" heart grows three sizes as he joins the Whos for a feast.

There are multiple versions of the movie, including Jim Carrey's beloved 2000 live-action take, but the 1966 made-for-TV film is where it all began. This year, the animated version will be watchable both on cable and streaming.

Here's how to watch "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" this holiday season.

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Where to watch 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1966) on TV

The original animated film will air on NBC this year. Those looking to watch it the old-fashioned way will have to find their local channel to turn on NBC and catch it there or online at NBC.com.

When does 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1966) air on TV?

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" (1966) will air on NBC on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Where to stream 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1966)

Thanks to streaming, you don't need cable to watch "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

The animated film is available on Peacock as part of a standard paid subscription and for rent on Prime Video. It is also available for live TV streaming on Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV.

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Dr. Suess' 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1966) voice cast

• Boris Karloff as Narrator and The Grinch

• June Foray as Cindy Lou Who

• Dal McKennon as Max

• Thurl Ravenscroft as Singer/theme song

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