The film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" was released on October 29th, 1993, in the United States. It was directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, who also wrote the story and was the executive producer. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning several awards including a Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film and a Golden Globe for Best Animated Film. It has since become a holiday classic and is considered one of the greatest animated films of all time.