The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Nightmare Before Christmas ranked near the top of that week's English film crop. It carries a 7.8/10 on TMDB across 10,628 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 76 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 76 minutes on it?
76 minutes of English fantasy, leaning animation. With 10,628 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 7.8/10 that holds up over 10,628 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- invented rules and maps put you off
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 16m — short |
| Genre | Fantasy / Animation |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Henry Selick
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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