The Nativity Story(2006)
Her child would change the world.
The Nativity Story Synopsis
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.
The Nativity Story (2006) is a drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, released on November 30, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass and Shaun Toub. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 262 ratings.
- Director:
- Catherine Hardwicke
- Writers:
- Mike Rich
- Producers:
- Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey
- Cinematographer:
- Elliot Davis
- Composer:
- Mychael Danna
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Sound for Film, Temple Hill Entertainment
- Budget:
- $35,000,000
- Revenue:
- $46,400,000
- Status:
- Released
The Nativity Story (2006) Trailer
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The Nativity Story Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Nativity Story.
The Nativity Story (2006) Official Trailer - Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac Christmas Movie HD
Trailer
The Nativity Story (2006) Teaser
Teaser
Gabriel Visits Mary
Clip
Nativity Story: The Birth of Christ - The Visit of the Shepherds and the Magi
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Nativity Story - Jesus Birth
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The Nativity Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keisha Castle-Hughes
as Mary
Oscar Isaac
as Joseph
Hiam Abbass
as Anna
Shaun Toub
as Joachim
Ciarán Hinds
as Herod
Shohreh Aghdashloo
as Elisabeth
Stanley Townsend
as Zechariah
Alexander Siddig
as The Angel Gabriel
Nadim Sawalha
as Melchior
Ériq Ebouaney
as Balthasar
Stefan Kalipha
as Gaspar
Alessandro Giuggioli
as Antipas
Key crew
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, written by Mike Rich, produced by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey.
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The Nativity Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 262 ratings.
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The Nativity Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nativity Story online?
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The Nativity Story (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Nativity Story?
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The main cast of The Nativity Story (2006) includes Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass, Shaun Toub and Ciarán Hinds. The film was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nativity Story released?
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The Nativity Story was released on November 30, 2006 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Nativity Story worth watching?
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The Nativity Story (2006) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 262 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Nativity Story?
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Yes. The official The Nativity Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.