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The Nightmare Before Christmas

7.819931h 16mPGMovieFantasyAnimationFamily

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…

DirectorHenry Selick
WritersCaroline Thompson·Tim Burton
ProducersDon Hahn·Denise Di Novi

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Henry Selick

DEDanny Elfman
Danny Elfman
Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice)
CSChris Sarandon
Chris Sarandon
Jack Skellington (voice)
COCatherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara
Sally / Shock (voice)
WHWilliam Hickey
William Hickey
Dr. Finkelstein (voice)
GSGlenn Shadix
Glenn Shadix
Mayor (voice)
PRPaul Reubens
Paul Reubens
Lock (voice)
KPKen Page
Ken Page
Oogie Boogie (voice)
EI
Edward Ivory
Santa Claus (voice)
SM
Susan McBride
Big Witch / WWD. (voice)
DDDebi Durst
Debi Durst
Corpse Kid / Corpse Mom / Small Witch (voice)
GPGreg Proops
Greg Proops
Harlequin Demon / Devil / Sax Player (voice)
KKKerry Katz
Kerry Katz
Man Under Stairs / Vampire / Corpse Dad (voice)

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The Nightmare Before Christmas — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Nightmare Before Christmas?

The Nightmare Before Christmas is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Nightmare Before Christmas on Netflix?

No, The Nightmare Before Christmas is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Nightmare Before Christmas on Amazon Prime Video?

The Nightmare Before Christmas isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas for free?

The Nightmare Before Christmas is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.