Recommended from age 7. Macabre aesthetic and menacing Oogie Boogie.
Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.
Good to know
- Scary scenes
- Frightening villains, monsters, transformations or jump scares.
Medium confidence
Medium confidence · They broadly agree.
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UK
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Availability as of 18 October 2026. Data from JustWatch. Streaming data and logos: JustWatch.
Top cast
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Danny Elfman (opens in a new tab) Jack Skellington (singing) / Barrel / Clown with the Tear away Face (voice) -
Chris Sarandon (opens in a new tab) Jack Skellington (voice) -
Catherine O'Hara (opens in a new tab) Sally / Shock (voice) -
William Hickey (opens in a new tab) Dr. Finkelstein (voice) -
Glenn Shadix (opens in a new tab) Mayor (voice) -
Paul Reubens (opens in a new tab) Lock (voice)
Directed by: Henry Selick (opens in a new tab)
Cast and photos: TMDB.
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What it’s about
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.
If your child is sensitive
If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.
Source: Joanne Cantor’s research (summary at Kids First) (opens in a new tab)
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