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Is The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas? 76 min. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) has a TMDB audience score of 7.9/10 from 10,807 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a fantasy and animation film rated PG, 76 min. In the US it is on Disney+ with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
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.
Tagline: A holiday film for the whole family... except yours.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 7.9/10 (10,807 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Fantasy, Animation, Family |
| Rated | PG |
| Length | 76 min |
| Release | 1993-10-09 |
| Themes TMDB tags | skeleton, fire, magic, holiday, santa claus, halloween |
| People | Directed by Henry Selick. Starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Disney+ |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 10,807 voters landed at 7.9/10
- You have a short evening: it runs 76 min
- You are watching with family: it is rated PG
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Disney+)
If you like it, try
- The Santa Clause 2 (2002), TMDB 6.0/10
- Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004), TMDB 7.0/10
- Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011), TMDB 6.5/10
- The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020), TMDB 6.5/10
Questions
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 10,807 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Disney+ with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
76 min.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas rated?
It carries a PG rating in the US.
Who is in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.