The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Tim Burton's darkly enchanting stop-motion musical follows Halloween Town's Pumpkin King as he attempts a disastrous takeover of Christmas.
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Release Year: 1993
- Directed by: Henry Selick
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Family
- Runtime: 1h 16m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 9, 1993 (Brazil - L), October 29, 1993 (United States), October 19, 2007 (Canada), November 25, 1994 (United Kingdom - PG), December 6, 1994 (Germany - 6), December 7, 1994 (France - TP), November 10, 1994 (Australia - G), October 29, 1993 (Mexico - A), December 6, 1993 (Italy), December 2, 1994 (Spain - 7), December 7, 2006 (South Korea - ALL)
- Alternative Titles: Noční můra předvánoční (CZ), L'étrange noël de M. Jack (FR), क्रिसमस से पहले दुःस्वप्न (IN), טים ברטון הסיוט שלפני חג המולד (IL), Et førjulsmareritt (NO), The Special Edition of the Nightmare Before Christmas (US), Jack und Sallys Albtraum vor Weihnachten (DE), Đêm Kinh Hoàng Trước Giáng Sinh (VN)
- Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Skellington Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Nightmare Before Christmas - Plot
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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The Nightmare Before Christmas - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Henry Selick
Main Cast
- Danny Elfman
- Chris Sarandon
- Catherine O'Hara
- William Hickey
- Glenn Shadix
- Paul Reubens
- Ken Page
- Edward Ivory
- Susan McBride
- Debi Durst
Writers
- Caroline Thompson
- Tim Burton
Producers
- Don Hahn
- Denise Di Novi
- Tim Burton
The Nightmare Before Christmas - FAQs
Where can you stream The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas is available to stream on Disney Plus. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas was directed by Henry Selick. While the film is closely associated with Tim Burton, who conceived the story and produced the project, it was Selick who helmed the production and brought the stop-motion world to life.
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Tim Burton film?
The film is based on Tim Burton's original story and poem, and he served as producer, which is why it is often marketed as 'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.' However, the director was Henry Selick, who oversaw all aspects of the stop-motion production.
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween or Christmas movie?
It is genuinely both. The film is set primarily in Halloween Town and released in late October, yet its central plot revolves around Christmas. Many fans watch it during both holidays, and it has become a beloved seasonal tradition for Halloween and Christmas celebrations alike.
Who are the main voice actors in the film?
The principal voice cast includes Chris Sarandon as Jack Skellington's speaking voice, Danny Elfman as Jack's singing voice, Catherine O'Hara as Sally and Shock, Ken Page as Oogie Boogie, William Hickey as Dr. Finkelstein, Glenn Shadix as the Mayor, and Paul Reubens as Lock.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas about?
Jack Skellington, the melancholy Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, grows bored with his annual scares and becomes obsessed with taking over Christmas. He kidnaps Santa Claus and attempts to deliver his own ghoulish gifts, while his devoted rag-doll companion Sally tries to stop the chaos.
How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas has a runtime of 76 minutes, making it a relatively compact feature film. Its brisk pacing, combined with Danny Elfman's memorable musical score and the intricate stop-motion animation, ensures the story feels rich and complete within that running time.
When was The Nightmare Before Christmas released?
The Nightmare Before Christmas had its US theatrical release on October 29, 1993, distributed by Touchstone Pictures. It later received wide international releases throughout 1994, including the United Kingdom in November 1994, Germany and France in December 1994, and Australia in November 1994.
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