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The Nightmare Before Christmas

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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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Danny Elfman

Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)

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Chris Sarandon

Jack Skellington (voice)

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Catherine O'Hara

Sally / Shock (voice)

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William Hickey

Dr. Finkelstein (voice)

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Glenn Shadix

Mayor (voice)

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Paul Reubens

Lock (voice)

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Ken Page

Oogie Boogie (voice)

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Edward Ivory

Santa Claus (voice)

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Susan McBride

Big Witch / WWD. (voice)

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Debi Durst

Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)

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Greg Proops

Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)

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Kerry Katz

Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)

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Randy Crenshaw

Mr. Hyde / Behemoth / Vampire Corpse Dad (voice)

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Sherwood Ball

Mummy / Vampire (voice)

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Carmen Twillie

Undersea Gal / Man Under the Stairs (voice)

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Glenn Walters

Wolfman (voice)

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Mia Brown

Additional Voices (voice)

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L. Peter Callender

Additional Voices (voice)

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Ann Fraser

Additional Voices (voice)

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Jennifer Levey

Additional Voices (voice)

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Jesse McClurg

Additional Voices (voice)

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John Morris

Additional Voices (voice)

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Robert Olague

Additional Voices (voice)

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Bobbi Page

Additional Voices (voice)

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Elena Praskin

Additional Voices (voice)

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Trampas Warman

Additional Voices (voice)

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Judi M. Durand

Additional Voices (voice)

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Doris Hess

Additional Voices (voice)

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Daamen J. Krall

Additional Voices (voice)

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Christina MacGregor

Additional Voices (voice)

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David McCharen

Additional Voices (voice)

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Gary Raff

Additional Voices (voice)

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David J. Randolph

Additional Voices (voice)

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Gary Schwartz

Additional Voices (voice)

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Tim Burton

Zero (voice) (uncredited)

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Joe Ranft

Igor (voice) (uncredited)

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Country Date Format Certification
Brazil Oct 9, 1993 Theatrical L
GR Oct 29, 1993 Theatrical K
Mexico Oct 29, 1993 Theatrical A
United States Oct 29, 1993 Theatrical PG
VN Oct 29, 1993 Theatrical —
Italy Dec 6, 1993 Theatrical —
United States Jul 4, 1994 Physical (VHS) PG
Australia Nov 10, 1994 Theatrical G
SE Nov 11, 1994 Theatrical (Limited) (Stockholm International Film Festival) 11
HU Nov 14, 1994 Theatrical 12
IE Nov 25, 1994 Theatrical PG
SE Nov 25, 1994 Theatrical 11
United Kingdom Nov 25, 1994 Theatrical PG
DK Dec 2, 1994 Theatrical 7
Spain Dec 2, 1994 Theatrical 7
Germany Dec 6, 1994 Theatrical 6
France Dec 7, 1994 Theatrical TP
PT Dec 9, 1994 Theatrical M/6
Netherlands Dec 15, 1994 Theatrical 6
SE Nov 29, 1995 Physical (VHS ) 11
France Dec 15, 1998 Physical (DVD) —
SE Jan 15, 1999 Physical (DVD) 11
Netherlands Feb 1, 1999 Physical (DVD) 6
CZ Dec 14, 2002 Digital U
United States Oct 20, 2006 Theatrical (3-D Re-release) PG
South Korea Dec 7, 2006 Theatrical ALL
Canada Oct 19, 2007 Theatrical —
France Sep 30, 2008 Physical (Blu-ray) —
SE Nov 12, 2008 Physical (Blu-ray release) 11
Netherlands Dec 26, 2008 TV (Net 5) 6
Netherlands Oct 19, 2011 Physical (Blu ray) 6
France Nov 2, 2011 Physical (3D Blu-ray) —
SE Dec 7, 2011 Physical (3D Blu-ray release) 11
United States Oct 2, 2020 Theatrical (Limited) (Re-release) PG
France Oct 4, 2023 Physical (4K UHD) —
Japan Oct 20, 2023 Physical (4K Ultra HD) G
United States Oct 20, 2023 Theatrical (Limited) (30th Anniversary Re-release) PG
United States Oct 22, 2023 TV (ABC (The Wonderful World of Disney)) PG
United States Oct 10, 2024 Theatrical (Limited) (Re-release) PG
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