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The Nightmare Before Christmas

First worldwide release
October 9, 1993
Score
7.8 / 10
Length
1h 16m
Language
EN
FantasyAnimationFamily
🎬 Directed by Henry Selick 🌟 Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix

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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Release Rollout

The Nightmare Before Christmas opened first in Brazil on October 9, 1993. The rollout continued across 23 countries, finishing in South Korea on December 7, 2006. In the United States, it arrived in theaters on October 13, 1993. A digital release followed on December 14, 2002.

Release Dates by Country
BrazilOct 9, 1993
United StatesOct 13, 1993
CanadaOct 29, 1993
GreeceOct 29, 1993
MexicoOct 29, 1993
VietnamOct 29, 1993
ItalyDec 6, 1993
AustraliaNov 10, 1994
HungaryNov 14, 1994
PolandNov 18, 1994
United KingdomNov 25, 1994
IrelandNov 25, 1994
SwedenNov 25, 1994
DenmarkDec 2, 1994
SpainDec 2, 1994
GermanyDec 6, 1994
FranceDec 7, 1994
FinlandDec 9, 1994
PortugalDec 9, 1994
NetherlandsDec 15, 1994
NorwayDec 16, 1994
ISDec 23, 1994
Czech RepublicDec 30, 1994
South KoreaDec 7, 2006
Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Nightmare Before Christmas come out?

The Nightmare Before Christmas was released on October 9, 1993.

When does The Nightmare Before Christmas come out in United States?

The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in United States on October 13, 1993.

When does The Nightmare Before Christmas come out in United Kingdom?

The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in United Kingdom on November 25, 1994.

When does The Nightmare Before Christmas come out in Germany?

The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in Germany on December 6, 1994.

When does The Nightmare Before Christmas come out in Australia?

The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in Australia on November 10, 1994.

When will The Nightmare Before Christmas be available on streaming or digital?

The Nightmare Before Christmas became available on digital platforms on December 14, 2002.

Who directed The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The Nightmare Before Christmas was directed by Henry Selick.

How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The Nightmare Before Christmas has a runtime of 1h 16m.