The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Released Year: 1993

Certificate: U

Runtime: 76 minutes

Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy

IMDB Rating:

Meta Score: 82

Director: Henry Selick

Stars: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey

No of Votes: 300208

Gross: 75082668

Overview: Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.

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