The Nightmare Before Christmas
19931h 16m7.8(10,476 votes)
FantasyAnimationFamily
Synopsis
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend,…
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is a fantasy, animation, and family film directed by Henry Selick. It stars Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, and Catherine O'Hara. The film runs for 1 hour 16 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.8 out of 10 from 10,476 votes.
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Director
Cast
Danny Elfman
Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Chris Sarandon
Jack Skellington (voice)
Catherine O'Hara
Sally / Shock (voice)
William Hickey
Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
Glenn Shadix
Mayor (voice)
Paul Reubens
Lock (voice)
Ken Page
Oogie Boogie (voice)
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Where can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas?
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Who stars in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas stars Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, and William Hickey, and was directed by Henry Selick.
How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes.
When did The Nightmare Before Christmas come out?
The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993.
What genre is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a fantasy, animation, and family film.
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas worth watching?
The Nightmare Before Christmas holds an average audience score of 7.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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