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The Nativity Story

2006Movie1 h 41 minPG

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic527.4Rotten Tomatoes37%76%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic527.4Rotten Tomatoes37%76%

Summary

Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their arduous path to their arrival in a small village, where they find shelter in a quiet manger and Jesus is born.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Catherine Hardwicke
Written by
Mike Rich
Produced by
Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen
Music by
Mychael Danna

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Facts

November 30, 2006 · 1 h 41 min · PG

Released
November 30, 2006
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$46 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Like Father, Like Son, Our Angels Are Different, Would Hurt a Child +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Nativity Story?"

Questions about The Nativity Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Nativity Story?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Nativity Story from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Nativity Story worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (45).

Is The Nativity Story okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Nativity Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Nativity Story good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Nativity Story use?

Like Father, Like SonOur Angels Are DifferentWould Hurt a ChildPerfectly Arranged MarriageAway in a MangerYoung Future Famous PeopleStar of BethlehemDramatic IronyNoble Bird of PreyNow I Know What to Name HimMy Girl Is Not a SlutIntimidating Revenue Serviceand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Like Father, Like Son, Our Angels Are Different, and Would Hurt a Child.