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The Nativity Story

  • 20052005
  • PGPG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
12K
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The Nativity Story (2005)
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A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Catherine Hardwicke
  • Writer
    • Mike Rich
  • Stars
    • Keisha Castle-Hughes
    • Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Oscar Isaac
Top credits
  • Director
    • Catherine Hardwicke
  • Writer
    • Mike Rich
  • Stars
    • Keisha Castle-Hughes
    • Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Oscar Isaac
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 219User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos8

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    Photos73

    Keisha Castle-Hughes in The Nativity Story (2005)
    Oscar Isaac in The Nativity Story (2005)
    Keisha Castle-Hughes in The Nativity Story (2005)
    The Nativity Story (2005)
    Shohreh Aghdashloo in The Nativity Story (2005)
    Keisha Castle-Hughes in The Nativity Story (2005)
    Oscar Isaac in The Nativity Story (2005)
    Hiam Abbass and Keisha Castle-Hughes in The Nativity Story (2005)
    Keisha Castle-Hughes and Oscar Isaac in The Nativity Story (2005)
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    Keisha Castle-Hughes in The Nativity Story (2005)
    Catherine Hardwicke and Keisha Castle-Hughes in The Nativity Story (2005)

    Top cast

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    Keisha Castle-Hughes
    Keisha Castle-Hughes
    • Maryas Mary
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Elizabethas Elizabeth
    Oscar Isaac
    Oscar Isaac
    • Josephas Joseph
    Hiam Abbass
    Hiam Abbass
    • Annaas Anna
    Shaun Toub
    Shaun Toub
    • Joaquimas Joaquim
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Herodas Herod
    Stanley Townsend
    Stanley Townsend
    • Zechariahas Zechariah
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • The Angel Gabrielas The Angel Gabriel
    Nadim Sawalha
    Nadim Sawalha
    • Melchioras Melchior
    Eriq Ebouaney
    Eriq Ebouaney
    • Balthasaras Balthasar
    Stefan Kalipha
    Stefan Kalipha
    • Gasparas Gaspar
    Alessandro Giuggioli
    Alessandro Giuggioli
    • Antipasas Antipas
    Farida Ouchani
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Saïd Amadis
    • Teroas Tero
    Maria Giovanna Donzelli
    • Mary's Friendas Mary's Friend
    Francesca Piliero
    • Mary's Friendas Mary's Friend
    Serge Feuillard
    Serge Feuillard
    • Eldest Priestas Eldest Priest
    Kais Nashif
    Kais Nashif
    • Benjaminas Benjamin
    • Director
      • Catherine Hardwicke
    • Writer
      • Mike Rich
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    In Nazareth, teenager Mary is betrothed to the local carpenter, Joseph. Mary is visited by an angel and told that she will fulfill a prophecy and as a virgin give birth to God's son, the savior of the world. Mary's pregnancy brings her the scorn of the community and Joseph struggles to believe her seemingly outlandish story. Meanwhile, a census forces every man and his family to return to his place of birth. Joseph and Mary set out on a long and arduous journey to Bethlehem. This story is based on the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ. —L. Hamre
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Her child would change the world.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • History
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some violent content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      16 year old Keisha Castle-Hughes created a minor scandal during the making of this movie when it was revealed that she was pregnant with her boyfriend's child. This meant that while she was portraying history's most famous teenage mother, she herself was actually becoming a teenage mother.
    • Goofs
      Numerous Roman soldiers are shown with beards or shabby facial hair. At this time, the Romans considered body hair to be barbaric and therefore it was forbidden.
    • Quotes

      Joseph: If I claim this child as mine, it will be lying. I would have broken a law laid down by God.

      Mary: I would never ask you to lie.

      Joseph: If I say this child is not mine, they will ask what I'm going to do. If I accuse you...

      Mary: There is a will for this child greater than my fear of what they may do.

    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: The Nativity Story: A Director's Journey (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      In Rosa Vernat Lilium
      (The Rose and the Lily)

      Music by Mychael Danna

      Lyrics by Elizabeth Danna

      Performed by Azam Ali

      Azam Ali appears courtesy of Six Degrees Records

    User reviews219

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Far Deeper and far more realistic than previous renditions
    When it comes to biblical movies, I always look for accurate biblical and theological rendering first and foremost. But accuracy is not necessarily enjoyable. You can easily tell if a movie is low-budget or not. You can easily tell if the acting is superficial or not.

    This movie is different. It combines biblical accuracy with excellent acting. Each character was portrayed very correctly. I have studied the biblical characters immensely; and from what we have in the synoptic gospels, the actors brought to live those beloved characters of the bible.

    This is a Christian movie filled with biblical themes and messages. If you are looking for different interpretation than the biblical one, you might not like it. But if you are looking for good acting or accurate biblical rendering, you will not be disappointed.

    Treat yourself this Christmas to one of the most beautiful movies.
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    • skotoparavich
    • Dec 2, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 1, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Metropolitan Films (France)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Nativity
    • Filming locations
      • Ouarzazate, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Sound for Film
      • Temple Hill Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,629,831
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,025,000
      • Dec 3, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,432,264
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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