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Nativity!

2009·Movie
1h 46min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Family and faith and meaning

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

This show needs a miracle.

Paul, charged with directing his school's Nativity play, falsely boasts that his ex-girlfriend plans to turn the production into a film.
Family ComedyChristmas StoryHeartwarmingBritish HumorFeel-GoodMusical ElementsChildren-centricSchool PlayOptimistic

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Where can I stream Nativity! legally?

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Is Nativity! worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 48%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Nativity!?

1 h 46 min

Nativity! runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nativity!?

Critics48
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Nativity! higher (66) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Nativity! in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Nativity!?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nativity! in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nativity! use?

Don't Look DownObnoxious In-LawsThe CameoPotty EmergencyPapa WolfMeaningful NameParental SubstituteDarker and EdgierMissing MomThe Un-FavoritePut on a BusNoodle Incidentand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Nativity!, including Don't Look Down, Obnoxious In-Laws, The Cameo.