The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993, English. Directed by Henry Selick.
A holiday film for the whole family... except yours.
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning in his place. But, as the holiday approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend Sally tries to foil his well-meaning yet misguided plans.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Henry SelickDirector
- Danny ElfmanJack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
- Chris SarandonJack Skellington (voice)
- Catherine O'HaraSally / Shock (voice)
- William HickeyDr. Finkelstein (voice)
- Glenn ShadixMayor (voice)
- Paul ReubensLock (voice)
- Ken PageOogie Boogie (voice)
- Edward IvorySanta Claus (voice)
- Susan McBrideBig Witch / WWD. (voice)
- Debi DurstCorpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)
- Greg ProopsHarlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)
- Kerry KatzMan Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Caroline Thompson, Tim Burton
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $76M
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What The Nightmare Before Christmas is based on
The Nightmare Before Christmas is based on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1982) by Tim Burton.
1982
The Nightmare Before Christmas
By Tim Burton
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The Nightmare Before Christmas: quick answers
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 10,926 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does The Nightmare Before Christmas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Nightmare Before Christmas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Nightmare Before Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Nightmare Before Christmas is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Nightmare Before Christmas on?
The Nightmare Before Christmas is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nightmare Before Christmas?
If you liked The Nightmare Before Christmas, try That Christmas, Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, Trolls Holiday in Harmony.
Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was directed by Henry Selick and stars Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas based on?
The Nightmare Before Christmas is based on The Nightmare Before Christmas (1982) by Tim Burton.