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Live Action Dr. Seuss Movies

What are live-action movies? Live-action (sometimes spelled live-action) is a type of cinematography or videography that utilizes photography rather than animation.

Some works use live-action and animation to produce a live-action animated film. The term “live-action” refers to movies, video games, and other visual media. Looking for Live-Action Dr. Seuss Movies? Find a great list here to watch with your family! Also, don’t miss these

Live-Action Dr. Seuss Movies

Dr. Seuss' Cat In The Hat
  • Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
  • Mike Myers, Dakota Fanning, Spencer Breslin (Actors)

The Cat in the Hat

In this live-action film based on the favorite children’s tale, the trouble-making Cat in the Hat arrives at the home of bored young Sally Walden and her brother, Conrad, while their mother is out.

The family’s pet fish objects to the Cat’s presence, but that doesn’t stop the hat-wearing giant feline from trying to have fun, no matter how much destruction is left in his wake.

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In Search of Dr. Seuss
  • Factory sealed DVD
  • Robin Williams, Kathy Najimy, Christopher Lloyd (Actors)

In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994)

The Cat in the Hat (Matt Frewer) introduces a reporter (Kathy Najimy) to the life and work of author Theodor Geisel.

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
  • Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
  • Jim Carrey, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski (Actors)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

In this live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville.

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Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who.

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
  • Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
  • Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron (Actors)

The Lorax (2012)

Twelve-year-old Ted (Zac Efron) lives in a place virtually devoid of nature; no flowers or trees grow in the town of Thneedville. Ted would very much like to win the heart of Audrey (Taylor Swift), the girl of his dreams, but to do this, he must find that which she most desires: a Truffula tree.

To get it, Ted delves into the story of the Lorax (Danny DeVito), once the gruff guardian of the forest, and the Once-ler (Ed Helms), who let greed overtake his respect for nature.

Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
  • Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
  • Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson (Actors)

The Grinch (2018)

The Grinch and his loyal dog, Max, live a solitary existence inside a cave on Mount Crumpet. His main source of aggravation comes during Christmastime when his neighbors in Whoville celebrate the holidays with a bang.

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When the Whos decide to make Christmas bigger and brighter, the disgruntled Grinch realizes there is one way to gain peace and quiet. With help from Max, the green grump hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos’ holiday cheer once and for all.

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