The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1993, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Henry Selick, running about 76 minutes. “What's this?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Nightmare Before Christmas stars Chris Sarandon as Jack Skellington (voice), Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice), Catherine O'Hara as Sally / Shock (voice) and Ken Page as Oogie Boogie (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Nightmare Before Christmas has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $75.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)?
- In US, The Nightmare Before Christmas is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nightmare Before Christmas worth watching?
- The Nightmare Before Christmas holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
- The Nightmare Before Christmas stars Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, Catherine O'Hara, Ken Page and William Hickey.
- When was The Nightmare Before Christmas released?
- The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.