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The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993, Kids & family/Holiday, 1h 15m

108 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stunningly original and visually delightful work of stop-motion animation. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the role. But Jack soon discovers even the best-laid plans of mice and skeleton men can go seriously awry.

Rating: PG (Some Scary Images)
Genre: Kids & family, Holiday, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Director: Henry Selick
Producer: Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Kathleen Gavin
Writer: Michael McDowell, Caroline Thompson
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 29, 1993 wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Oct 16, 2020
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $86.1M
Runtime: 1h 15m
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures, Skellington Productions
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Danny Elfman

Jack Skellington, Barrel Voice

Chris Sarandon

Jack Voice

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Sally, Shock Voice

William Hickey

Evil Scientist Voice

Glenn Shadix

Mayor Voice

Paul Reubens

Lock Voice

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