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The Nightmare Before Christmas

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

7.919931h 16mFantasyAnimationFamily
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The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 fantasy and animation film, running 1h 16m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.

PG age rating1h 16mFantasyAnimation

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1993-10-09
Runtime
1h 16m
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Family
Director
Henry Selick
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.9 / 10 · 10,894 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
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)
Randy CrenshawMr. Hyde / Behemoth / Vampire Corpse Dad (voice)
Sherwood BallMummy / Vampire (voice)

Questions about The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Where can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Nightmare Before Christmas is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Nightmare Before Christmas suitable for children?

The Nightmare Before Christmas is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The Nightmare Before Christmas on PelisPlus UK?

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What is The Nightmare Before Christmas about?

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…

How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The Nightmare Before Christmas runs for 1h 16m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Nightmare Before Christmas trailer?

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