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FilmFantasyFamilyAnimation

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

PG · 1993-10-09 · 1h 16m · EN
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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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Tim BurtonWriterHenry SelickDirector
Budget
$24M
Box office
$75.6M

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▶ 1993 Sneak Peek Trailer▶ Trailer▶ The Nightmare Before Christmas - Town Meeting

Top billed cast

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Chris SarandonChris SarandonJack Skellington (voice)Danny ElfmanDanny ElfmanJack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)Catherine O'HaraCatherine O'HaraSally / Shock (voice)Ken PageKen PageOogie Boogie (voice)William HickeyWilliam HickeyDr. Finkelstein (voice)Glenn ShadixGlenn ShadixMayor (voice)Edward IvoryEdward IvorySanta Claus (voice)Paul ReubensPaul ReubensLock (voice)Kerry KatzKerry KatzMan Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)Carmen TwillieCarmen TwillieUndersea Gal / Man Under the Stairs (voice)Randy CrenshawRandy CrenshawMr. Hyde / Behemoth / Vampire Corpse Dad (voice)Debi DurstDebi DurstCorpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)

Keywords

Santa clausChristmasStop motionMagicHalloweenWoodsMusicalHolidaySkeletonChristmas treeFireSaving christmasPumpkinJack o lanternAnimated musical

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Family · AnimationTheme affinitySanta Claus · Christmas · Stop MotionVisual styleAnimationPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference47489

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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 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.

How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The Nightmare Before Christmas has a runtime of 76 minutes.

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