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The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993
Musical
Family/Kids
1h 16m
Returning to big screen haunts for the first time in seven years, Halloweentown's celebrated Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, and a colorful cast of assorted ghosts, ghouls, and goblins, are back to scare up plenty of tricks and treats as holidays collide with chaotic and comical consequences in this stop-motion animated musical-fantasy. (Touchstone Pictures)
Directed by:
Henry Selick Henry Selick
Written by:
Tim Burton Tim Burton Caroline Thompson Caroline Thompson Michael McDowell
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Starring:
Catherine O\ Catherine O'Hara Paul Reubens Paul Reubens Glenn Shadix Glenn Shadix Greg Proops Greg Proops Chris Sarandon Chris Sarandon Danny Elfman Danny Elfman William Hickey William Hickey Ken Page Ken Page Ed Ivory Susan McBride Debi Durst Kerry Katz
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Genres:
Musical, Family/Kids, Fantasy, Animation
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993
Musical
Family/Kids
1h 16m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 20 Jun 2016
95
91st
It's telling that Tim Burton's best movie wasn't directed by him.
Rated 20 Jun 2016
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
98th
One of the reasons why I love movies
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 05 Dec 2007
9
90th
When skeletons, ghosts, and goblins are out there singing and dancing, you know Tim Burton is responsible, and I mean that in a good way. Watching Jack Skellington ruin christmas is more fun than watching the Grinch do the exact same thing. The film's charachters are crazy, sinister but at the same time enchanting. It's imaginative and haunting songs also make the film work. Tim Burton has created a magical but dark classic, a man whose films never cease to amaze me.
Rated 05 Dec 2007
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 27 Mar 2007
85
97th
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange! The idea of halloween doesn't mean much to me other than a cultural motive. But Burton's best shot at looking from the other side is priceless. Especially for the ones that have holes on their chests. One of a kind.
Rated 27 Mar 2007
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 12 Oct 2009
100
99th
Henry Selick and Danny Elfman elevates Tim Burton's gothic monster universe to pure brilliance.
Rated 12 Oct 2009
lucluc
Rated 20 Dec 2008
72
80th
A bizarre musical horror-animation movie, I like more animal animation movies. Nevertheless beautiful done and never seen such movie before. The last 2 minutes are really beautiful and romantic.
Rated 20 Dec 2008
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 16 Nov 2009
95
96th
Best musical ever made, stop-motion or otherwise.
Rated 16 Nov 2009
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 04 Oct 2009
8
82nd
Visually gorgeous, even today (in 2009). And that is saying something considering all the advances Pixar has made with the genre. A lot of fun. Everyone should show this to their kids.
Rated 04 Oct 2009
kusanagiKusanagi
Rated 23 Apr 2009
90
96th
One of the most iconic (almost to a bad point) children's movies ever. I think I wore out the old VHS I had of this, it was watched so many times...
Rated 23 Apr 2009
jebJeb
Rated 23 Jul 2008
96
89th
Holds the record for my favorite score ever recorded. It's bizzare, creative, enjoyable, scary, creepy and just very clever.
Rated 23 Jul 2008
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 29 Dec 2015
100
98th
Amazing. Selicks dynamic, exquisite direction blends seamlessly with Elfmans awesome songs and score. Tying it all together is the incomperable imagination of Burton, well before he became the Delacroix of lukewarm shit. Immensely detailed with lots of references for conniseurs of the strange, from Robert Aickmans "The Swords" to (of all fucking things) The Incredible Melting Man. Also, I think this is where I finally confirm the rumors that I am, indeed, an Oogie Boogie Man. Woah oh.
Rated 29 Dec 2015
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 30 Nov 2021
80
77th
In another life I am a big tit goth chick nightmare and this is my entire personality.
Rated 30 Nov 2021
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 06 Jan 2013
53
49th
Enjoyable music, mood, and animation, although the plot sometimes feels rather thin. I feel I would have enjoyed this more as a short.
Rated 06 Jan 2013
q31Q31
Rated 05 Mar 2008
98
92nd
Not for all tastes (it's a little on the weird side), but I loved it! Incredible animation, a sweet, if bizarre, storyline, and lovable characters made this one I want to watch and rewatch.
Rated 05 Mar 2008
filliganFilligan
Rated 07 Mar 2007
100
99th
I grew up watching and loving this. The songs and story and imagination are unsurpassed.
Rated 07 Mar 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
55
11th
Visually impressive, but otherwise mostly a dud. The songs fell flat and seemed to slow everything down. Jack Skellington is not fleshed out enough (pun intended).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cubalCubal
Rated 13 Jan 2008
89
84th
The stop-motion effects give this somewhat untraditional Christmas movie a eery overtone that fits the creepy Halloweentown perfectly. Catchy songs and great character designs also help.
Rated 13 Jan 2008
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 27 Apr 2009
84
62nd
Wonderful animation and design alongside awesome songs make this an excellent, excellent movie.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
corbadCorbad
Rated 03 Nov 2020
65
42nd
Undeniably, it has a unique aesthetic appeal, but it's no Laika production: the models and animation are second-rate, though the cheapness holds a certain charm, I guess. I don't know if it really *fills* its length, but the concept and artistic experimentation does manage to hold interest throughout, hitting a strikingly stand-out high with the delightful "What's This?" sequence. While it doesn't earn a place on my shrine, I can see why it's iconic.
Rated 03 Nov 2020
waldheriWaldheri
Rated 16 Oct 2008
100
98th
A horror fantasy clay animation musical: Genius. This is Tim Burton's best work by far. The songs are wonderful, the setting is brilliant and the characters are positively insane. Ranks high among my favourites!
Rated 16 Oct 2008
kellybookellyboo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
98th
One of the best movies out there
Rated 14 Aug 2007
opaque_squidopaque squid
Rated 02 Aug 2009
87
52nd
Inventive, clever, and spectacular.
Rated 02 Aug 2009
critickerkawcritickerkaw
Rated 27 Mar 2008
82
38th
Though parts are a bit bizarre, and it's definitely more a Halloween movie than a Christmas one, this does have some imaginative and endearing elements.
Rated 27 Mar 2008
nechbetnechbet
Rated 01 Jan 2010
99
98th
A must-see movie before Christmas
Rated 01 Jan 2010
curioushaircurioushair
Rated 08 Sep 2007
91
98th
Burton's best work, gorgeously dark, lavish, funny, sweet and twisted.
Rated 08 Sep 2007
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 27 Feb 2007
73
64th
A lot of stupid Hot Topic kids really like this movie, but don't let that spoil it for you, it actually IS really good. HOWEVER, I just watched it again recently, and I have to say, it really has not aged well. It still keeps a lot of points for being completely original, and I definitely loved it as a kid.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 24 Dec 2009
95
97th
A childhood favorite that has stood the test of time and still brings a smile to my face. I love the music. The songs are all catchy and I find myself singing parts of them long after I have finished watching. I'm normally not a huge fan of claymation but I love it in this movie. It might be because the characters are all so unique and great. If only Henry Selick actually got credit from the general public for directing this; every time I bring it up people thought Tim Burton did.
Rated 24 Dec 2009
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
92nd
Breezy and effervescent, this is Burton on full-tilt, despite his not directing it. Elfman shines throughout.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 19 Mar 2007
4
70th
Extremely enjoyable and creative, with great animation and really memorable musical numbers. I don't have a bunch to say about this, it's just a blast to watch.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
85
90th
Dark, beautiful and endearing animation. A Christmas favourite.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
bunkenBunken
Rated 10 Apr 2011
70
71st
One of the best musicals I've ever seen... Not a masterpiece as many would argue, but yet a charming and magical universe with some amazing songs and characters, cause storywise its a bit dull...
Rated 10 Apr 2011
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 27 Dec 2011
87
92nd
This is a really fun movie that I highly recommend. It is certainly not your typical Christmas movie. The animation is stunning and a joy to watch and there are several catchy songs.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 28 Aug 2008
100
97th
My favorite holiday seasons film.
Rated 28 Aug 2008
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 05 Oct 2011
97
95th
I love this film. Definitely one of my favorite films with Tim Burtons name on it, with some excellent music and wonderful stop motion animation. I also loved the voice acting and world-building. It's just throughly interesting and entertaining in my opinion. I guess my only complaint is it's too short! One of my favorites.
Rated 05 Oct 2011
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
79th
Danny Elfman, through his voicing of Jack Skellington and superb songwriting, is really the one who pushes this Burton-Selick work from 'good' to 'great'.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
woozybWoozyB
Rated 11 Jun 2007
95
94th
One of the greatest animated musicals about my favorite holiday.
Rated 11 Jun 2007
matthias99Matthias99
Rated 12 Jul 2007
91
74th
A fun Christmas/Halloween movie. Very original.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
jstryjstry
Rated 07 Feb 2008
89
87th
The amount of work that went into this is beyond belief. The songs are awesome, too.
Rated 07 Feb 2008
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
76th
The little boy screaming as the giant snake eats his Christmas tree makes my life complete.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
iechouxiiechouxi
Rated 24 Feb 2010
100
92nd
memories of my childhood, yay.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
djdiscoDJDisco
Rated 17 Oct 2007
86
36th
Love this movie
Rated 17 Oct 2007
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 13 Mar 2013
80
81st
A visual delight.
Rated 13 Mar 2013
ayavaronAyavaron
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
83rd
A tremendous amount of style but it lacks substance.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bok_dongBok dong
Rated 24 Nov 2008
100
94th
i love that movie
Rated 24 Nov 2008
wolfwoodeWolfwoode
Rated 24 Feb 2010
90
89th
I'm not a fan of musicals, and I like this movie.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
joojooJooJoo
Rated 04 Feb 2009
6
95th
The most fun I can have with my pants on.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
theaceoffiretheaceoffire
Rated 16 Mar 2012
100
84th
Got, have the music on my phone, have it on in the background when I am busy.
Rated 16 Mar 2012
nobambanobamba
Rated 02 Nov 2019
70
76th
Starts strong and keeps up a good pace with the engaging creepy music. I enjoyed this twist on Santa as well as the lack of over-explaining the holiday worlds. Fav scene: haunting opening theme.
Rated 02 Nov 2019
missghoulMiss_Ghoul
Rated 03 Jan 2011
100
94th
I love this film. The music is catchy and will easily get stuck in your head; and the plot is amazing. It's a twisted sort of love story which also revolves around the kidnapping of Santa, known as "Sandy Claws" Highly recommended film.
Rated 03 Jan 2011
ladidaladida
Rated 01 Apr 2010
90
88th
Beautiful and lovely Movie! Quite enchanting!
Rated 01 Apr 2010
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
63rd
Brilliant animation, but not all the songs are great and it drags in the second half. Still a fun, creepy and bizarre xmas story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jlkellerjlKeller
Rated 04 May 2008
94
75th
pure magic. twisted but magical.
Rated 04 May 2008
garlonussGarlonuss
Rated 16 Feb 2009
90
91st
Charming and imaginative. Elfman's music will stick in your head and Burton's imagery is just a treat to watch.
Rated 16 Feb 2009
daigoroDaigoro
Rated 04 Dec 2016
8
85th
As far as musicals go, especially of the Disney variety, this is pretty damn fun, charming and creative, and the animation holds up perfectly. Highly recommended for all ages.
Rated 04 Dec 2016
kavkav
Rated 11 Jul 2008
75
67th
I love the style of animation, and the songs are generally great.
Rated 11 Jul 2008
akxinakXin
Rated 17 Aug 2010
89
74th
love the puppets, love the songs, love the story and everything i saw in this movie
Rated 17 Aug 2010
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 11 Feb 2008
87
93rd
Sticky songs. Among other good qualities.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
valjoellevaljoelle
Rated 20 Nov 2011
90
47th
A classic. I love Jack and I love the songs.
Rated 20 Nov 2011
kavuKavu
Rated 22 Dec 2007
83
79th
The animation looks very good in a Burtony goth way and the story is great. Worth seeing before christmas.
Rated 22 Dec 2007
queencelloqueencello
Rated 01 Jun 2008
60
42nd
great score, animation is original and dark.
Rated 01 Jun 2008
myfajahas400myfajahas400
Rated 18 Aug 2010
93
79th
Really cool animation!
Rated 18 Aug 2010
the2ndactThe2ndAct
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
92nd
This film is art. The visuals, the music, the story. It is just an amazing film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
joyousjoyous
Rated 30 Nov 2007
65
52nd
Fun film for both children and adults. May be a little "dark" for the really tiny kiddies, but otherwise a fine outing for director Tim Burton.
Rated 30 Nov 2007
kylecountskylecounts
Rated 01 Dec 2007
95
98th
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a very great movie. It appeals to a wide audience and is hard not to like.
Rated 01 Dec 2007
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 23 Nov 2006
96
94th
A classic. Beautiful music, astounding animation, and a heart-warming story combine to make this film a treasure to behold.
Rated 23 Nov 2006
mohanmohan
Rated 28 Oct 2008
99
93rd
An awesomely detailed animation film that enthralls you with its creativity and wit.
Rated 28 Oct 2008
chiliChili
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
Posessing an odd charm, Nightmare captivates it's audience through a unique animation scheme. Burton's vision is a glorious one and every one young and old can appreciate it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dandaodowndandaodown
Rated 18 Dec 2009
100
99th
favorite
Rated 18 Dec 2009
shephardShephard
Rated 18 Oct 2007
70
81st
Visually and musically fun and entertaining. Repeat watching just as fun.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
murrayMurray
Rated 29 Jul 2009
90
90th
An entertaining, stylish musical.
Rated 29 Jul 2009
sonovagunsonovagun
Rated 17 Oct 2007
70
86th
Brilliant for either Halloween or Christmas fun for all the family!!
Rated 17 Oct 2007
triffidtriffid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
85th
Great story, great songs, beautiful puppets and lots of details you'll miss until you've watched it twenty times. A wonderful fairy-tale for everyone, funny, touching and with an amazing visual style.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
whomperizewhomperize
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
71st
One of Burton's best.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 17 Sep 2011
96
99th
Still as fantastic as it was when I saw it as a child. Visually beautiful, revolutionary stop-motion animation, fantastic songs that never get old and just as heart warming as it was all those years ago. Probably my second favourite family film, behind "Wizard of Oz", it never has and never will get old.
Rated 17 Sep 2011
gritGrit
Rated 04 Sep 2012
58
60th
Although enveloped in nostalgia and deservedly regarded as a sinisterly charming animation, it's equally a surprisingly variable one. I found myself being turned off by the song and dance routines almost as frequently as I was engaged by them, leaving some extended scenes feeling somewhat wearisome towards the end despite the short 75 minute running time. Overall though I'd say it's still certainly worth a viewing, remaining a very competent and darkly creative experience.
Rated 04 Sep 2012
ruloaasruloaas
Rated 30 Jun 2008
100
92nd
Another one of my favorite movies
Rated 30 Jun 2008
nickk2nickk2
Rated 07 Jul 2010
95
99th
One of my most favorite movies of all time.
Rated 07 Jul 2010
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 21 Jan 2010
8
80th
Magical. A pleasure to watch time and time again.
Rated 21 Jan 2010
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
92nd
Love everything about it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thereminjamThereminJam
Rated 17 Oct 2011
90
93rd
One of my favorites as a kid and still one of my favorites. The stop-motion is perfect.
Rated 17 Oct 2011
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 31 Jul 2008
85
85th
Very good fantasy musical, strong performances, heartfelt storyline.. can't ask for a lot more.
Rated 31 Jul 2008
woodoowoodoo
Rated 08 Aug 2014
80
44th
Instantly iconic character and a short run time makes this easily rewatchable, even though I'm just satisfied by the opening song.
Rated 08 Aug 2014
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 16 Jun 2012
90
74th
Fuck Hot Topic
Rated 16 Jun 2012
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
94th
Tim Burton and Danny Elfman. One of the greatest combinations since PB&J. Danny Elfman is so amazing. This is almost more his movie than Tim Burton's and it's great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
annmovieAnnMovie
Rated 23 Dec 2008
85
45th
I give this movie lots of credit for being unique, creative, and very well made. The story is a bit different, but sweet and touching. The only downside is that I felt the movie didn't explain everything as well as it could have (this is pretty nit-picky, though, because overall the story is very easy to follow). Anyway, it's definitely worth the watch and a great movie to transition between Halloween and the Holidays. :)
Rated 23 Dec 2008
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 04 Feb 2009
85
91st
What a strange little flick this was, pure entertainment though. Full of great music, visuals and humor.
Rated 04 Feb 2009
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 24 Dec 2010
75
82nd
Imaginative, superbly animated (using stop-motion techniques with figures) musical, although children may not warm to its quirky humour.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 11 Feb 2015
90
92nd
This is Henry Selick, dammit, not Tim Burton, Henry Selick deserves so much of the credit Tim Burton gets for this. A delightfully well-made stop-motion masterpiece, with some of Danny Elfman's most iconic musical work. Some of the screenplay wears a bit thin at times (particularly where Sally's involved), but the animation is so enchantingly sinister and the music and performances so wonderful that that doesn't really matter much in the end.
Rated 11 Feb 2015
megaprotoMegaProto
Rated 25 Feb 2007
79
52nd
Yet another of my many childhood favorites.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
jeefJeef
Rated 29 Sep 2011
96
80th
Absolutely loved this movie!
Rated 29 Sep 2011
kadrianKadrian
Rated 02 Nov 2011
80
97th
A very imaginitive work with memorable characters and visuals that will last all year. And what a concept, pitting the Pumpkin King and Halloween against Santa Claus and Christmas. No two holidays could be more diametrically opposed and the end result would have been disasterous were it not for the hilarity.
Rated 02 Nov 2011
martrynmartryn
Rated 02 Apr 2013
83
83rd
A bit overrated, but it's nice that you can more or less watch this film between October and December every year. Not many holiday films that fill a nice niche between two holidays.
Rated 02 Apr 2013
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 21 Oct 2019
47
12th
While the visuals are creative and distinctive, I don't think there's much else it offers.
Rated 21 Oct 2019
cultofsamecult_of_same
Rated 02 Mar 2009
70
86th
Dear to my heart, and Im not even a psuedo hot topic goth person.
Rated 02 Mar 2009
joshstew06JoshStew06
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
92nd
A classic. I adore this Tim Burton movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
katjekatje
Rated 02 Jul 2008
82
88th
Halloween requisite.
Rated 02 Jul 2008
gankuGanku
Rated 12 Feb 2012
9
0th
Not sure if the greatest christmas movie or the greatest halloween movie.
Rated 12 Feb 2012
tathieltathiel
Rated 23 Sep 2008
84
81st
Absolutely great piece of work and precursor for "Corpse Bride".
Rated 23 Sep 2008
kingofjewkingofjew
Rated 29 Jan 2018
70
39th
Pretty good for a dark kids movie..And everybody thought this was tim burton... its his style all right but he didnt direct it! i was flabbergasted when i found out
Rated 29 Jan 2018
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
57th
Somewhat clever. I don't like claymation in general, but I admire this film about as much as I can one in that genre.
Rated 14 Aug 2007

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