The grinch is a character that has appeared in several different films and TV shows, including the 2000 live-action adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". The film follows the classic story of the Grinch, a bitter and misanthropic hermit who lives in a cave on a mountain overlooking Whoville. He decides to steal Christmas from the Whos by stealing all their presents, decorations, and even their Christmas tree. However, his plans are thwarted by the Whos' spirit of Christmas cheer and generosity.