8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is neutral as it explores an individual's journey of self-discovery and the consequences of disrupting established traditions, ultimately championing the respectful coexistence of distinct cultural practices rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The film features a cast of non-human, fantastical characters, which means it does not engage with human racial or gender diversity in its casting. The narrative also does not present any critiques of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christmas, a holiday with Christian origins, as a source of joy and wonder. While Jack Skellington initially misinterprets and disrupts it, the narrative ultimately affirms its positive spirit through the benevolent figure of Santa Claus and the restoration of traditional celebrations.
The Nightmare Before Christmas does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Jack Skellington's quest for new purpose and the clash of holiday traditions, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity.
The Nightmare Before Christmas does not feature any explicit or implicit transsexual characters or themes. The story focuses on Jack Skellington's existential journey and his attempt to reinvent Christmas, without engaging with transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters of different genders. All characters' genders are established within this film, meaning no character was previously canonized as a different gender.
The Nightmare Before Christmas features original, largely non-human characters created for the film. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one race in source material or prior canon, is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.5
8.2
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