The Grinch, a 2000 American fantasy comedy Christmas film from Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, is based on the 1957 story by Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Need inspiration for unique holiday-themed gifts? Visit our Red Bubble store. Short synopsis: On a tiny snowflake floating through the air, exists the tiny town of Who-ville - home of the “Who”s. The town is merrily preparing for the coming of Christmas – their favorite day of the year. Up in the caves north of their town, lives a “What” – a character named the Grinch who absolutely hates Christmas.