The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993)
Overview
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.
Director
Henry Selick
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$76M
Cast
Danny Elfman
as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
Chris Sarandon
as Jack Skellington (voice)
Catherine O'Hara
as Sally / Shock (voice)
William Hickey
as Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
Glenn Shadix
as Mayor (voice)
Paul Reubens
as Lock (voice)
Ken Page
as Oogie Boogie (voice)
Edward Ivory
as Santa Claus (voice)
Susan McBride
as Big Witch / WWD. (voice)
Debi Durst
as Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)
Greg Proops
as Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)
Kerry Katz
as Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 16m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$76M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Skellington Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas?▼
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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.
Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?▼
The Nightmare Before Christmas was directed by Henry Selick and released in 1993. It is a fantasy, animation, family film.
How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?▼
The Nightmare Before Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
Who stars in The Nightmare Before Christmas?▼
The cast of The Nightmare Before Christmas includes Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice), Chris Sarandon as Jack Skellington (voice), Catherine O'Hara as Sally / Shock (voice), William Hickey as Dr. Finkelstein (voice), Glenn Shadix as Mayor (voice) and more.
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