Movie details

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Name: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Genre: Fantasy, Animation, Family
Released: 1993-10-09
Duration: 76 min
Cast: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix

A holiday film for the whole family... except yours.

1993 1h 16m 7.9 rated Fantasy, Animation, Family

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, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.

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Starring

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)

Made by

Director

Henry Selick

Studios

Touchstone Pictures, Skellington Productions

Release

1993-10-09

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About The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 movie in the Fantasy, Animation, Family space directed by Henry Selick and starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.