The Nightmare Before Christmas
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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Streaming now in the United States on Disney Plus.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
The Nightmare Before Christmas - 1994 International Trailer (35mm 4K)
1993 Theatrical Trailer
1993 Sneak Peek Trailer
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The Nightmare Before Christmas - Town Meeting
The Nightmare Before Christmas | All the Facts | Disney+ Deets
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Frequently asked questions about The Nightmare Before Christmas
Where can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas in the United States?
The Nightmare Before Christmas is available to stream on Disney Plus in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas on Disney Plus?
Yes. The Nightmare Before Christmas is streaming on Disney Plus in the United States.
Can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Nightmare Before Christmas needs a subscription to Disney Plus, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas stars Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, and Glenn Shadix. Henry Selick is the director.
How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas runs 1h 16m (76 minutes).
When did The Nightmare Before Christmas come out?
The Nightmare Before Christmas was released on October 9, 1993.
Which studio made The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas was produced by Touchstone Pictures and Skellington Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The Nightmare Before Christmas was made on a budget of $18,000,000.
How much did The Nightmare Before Christmas make at the box office?
The Nightmare Before Christmas grossed $75,634,409 worldwide, against a budget of $18,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.