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The Nativity Story

2006 · 101 min Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2006
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Catherine Hardwicke
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (252 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Catherine Hardwicke

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Mary

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac

Joseph

Hiam Abbass

Hiam Abbass

Anna

Shaun Toub

Shaun Toub

Joachim

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Herod

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Elisabeth

Stanley Townsend

Stanley Townsend

Zechariah

Alexander Siddig

Alexander Siddig

The Angel Gabriel

Nadim Sawalha

Nadim Sawalha

Melchior

Ériq Ebouaney

Ériq Ebouaney

Balthasar

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