An uptight but secretly heartbroken primary school teacher's little white lie about Hollywood coming to see his class' nativity play grows like wildfire in his rag-tag school low on self-esteem.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Martin Freeman | ... | Paul Maddens | |
| Marc Wootton | ... | Mr. Poppy | |
| Jason Watkins | ... | Gordon Shakespeare | |
| Ashley Jensen | ... | Jennifer Lore | |
| Pam Ferris | ... | Mrs. Bevan | |
| Alan Carr | ... | The Critic | |
| Ricky Tomlinson | ... | Lord Mayor | |
| Rosie Cavaliero | ... | Miss Rye | |
| John Sessions | ... | Mr. Lore | |
| Phyllis Logan | ... | Mrs. Lore | |
| Clarke Peters | ... | Studio Boss | |
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Geoffrey Hutchings | ... | Father Tom |
| Matt Rippy | ... | Harrison | |
| Rhydian Jones | ... | Studio Receptionist | |
| Selina Cadell | ... | Oakmoor Headmistress | |
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This Christmas, primary school teacher Paul Maddens is charged with producing the school's nativity play. Competing against the posh rival school for the honor of best reviewed show in town, the stakes are raised when Paul idly boasts that his ex-girlfriend Jennifer, a Hollywood Producer, is coming to see his show with a view to turning it into a film. The only trouble is - they haven't spoken in years. With eccentric assistant Mr Poppy fuelling his 'little white lie', Maddens suddenly finds himself a local celebrity and at the center of quarreling parents and over-excited children desperate in their bid for fame and fortune. Maddens' only hope is to get back in touch with Jennifer and lure Hollywood to town so that everybody's Christmas wishes come true. Written by Anonymous
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Rated PG for brief language and mild rude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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27 November 2009 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Written by Richard A. Whiting and Johnny Mercer
Performed by Johnnie Davis (as Johnny "Scat" Davis), Frances Langford, Dick Powell, Gene Krupa and Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
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When Mr Maddens and the children are running in Hollywood Studios, it can be seen they are actually on location in Hollywood, as the set for fictional medical drama, Greys Anatomy, can be seen. See more »Goofs
Through the song "Good News" where Alfie is dressed as "Barbarella" he's on stage singing when being told to fill in for Sam through "Sparkle and Shine" See more »Crazy Credits
End-credits dedication: "This film is dedicated to inspirational teachers everywhere." See more »Soundtracks
Hooray for HollywoodWritten by Richard A. Whiting and Johnny Mercer
Performed by Johnnie Davis (as Johnny "Scat" Davis), Frances Langford, Dick Powell, Gene Krupa and Benny Goodman and His Orchestra
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Saw Nativity! at a preview screening with my kids and it is a complete delight! It's a rare example of a film for kids that delivers laughs and emotion and hits all the right buttons, but in a fresh and original way that also has a lot for adults to enjoy. I was surprised to be so drawn in by a film that is clearly aimed at children and I'm not ashamed to say I had lump in my throat by the end.
The kids in the film are natural - and hilarious - and the original songs are terrific - we'll be tracking down the soundtrack album! Kids, Christmas, a love story and a musical all rolled into one - what more do you want for some great holiday entertainment? I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes a great 'British Classic' for many Christmases to come - it certainly deserves to be.