Film · 1993
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Directed by Henry Selick · starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon and Catherine O'Hara
- 1 h 16 min
- PG
- Animation · Fantasy
USA- Released in the UK 24 November 1994
- 8.3 Users69 votes
Synopsis
Tells the heartfelt tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, and all things that go bump in the night. Bored with the same old tricks and treats, he yearns for something more, and soon stumbles upon the glorious magic of Christmas Town! Jack decides to bring this joyful holiday back to Halloween Town. But as his dream to fill Santa's shoes unravels, it's up to Sally, the rag doll who loves him, to stitch things back together.
Where to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
The essentials
- Runtime
- 76 min1 hour and 16 minutes
- Budget
- $18mTouchstone Pictures
- Rating
- PGParental guidance
- How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
- 1 hour and 16 minutes (76 minutes).
- When was The Nightmare Before Christmas released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 24 November 1994.
- Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?
- Henry Selick.
- Who is in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
- It stars Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara and William Hickey.
- Where can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas?
- In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (14)-
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- Director
- Henry Selick
- Writers
- Tim Burton, Caroline Thompson
- Music
- Danny Elfman
- Producers
- Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Danny Elfman
Reviews
8.3 69 votes
- 1017 %
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Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1994 1 nomination
Soundtrack
All 14 songsIf you liked The Nightmare Before Christmas
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