A whimsical, darkly comic fantasy unfolds as the king of Halloween tries to hijack Christmas.
Campy and surreal. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Disney+.
Nothing past what a PG promises: no swearing and a few tense moments.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Coraline (2009)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA curious girl finds a wondrous world behind a secret door, but its whimsical charm hides a chilling price.
Spirited Away (2001)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavyA young girl navigates a wondrous spirit world, finding courage as she works to free her transformed parents.
Fantasia (1940)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · measuredA whimsical journey of animated shorts brings classical music to life in dreamlike and uplifting ways.
The Little Mermaid (1989)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scaryA spirited mermaid princess dreams of a human world, risking everything for love in a vibrant underwater adventure.
Beauty and the Beast (1991)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scaryA bright young woman discovers true beauty within a mysterious beast's whimsical, enchanted castle.
Soul (2020)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavyA jazz musician's soul journeys through a whimsical, intimate world to find his way back to life.
Monsters, Inc. (2001)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scaryA giant furry monster and his wisecracking sidekick discover heartwarming chaos when a human child enters their world.
Coco (2017)Wholesome humor · uplifting · family watch · emotionally heavyA whimsical adventure unfolds as a young musician defies a family ban and explores the vibrant Land of the Dead.The Nightmare Before Christmas is on our Christmas, Weird and surreal, Kids under 10, Tweens (10 to 12) and Family night lists.
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