SummaryThe Nativity Story chronicles the arduous journey of two people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, and the history-defining birth of Jesus. (New Line Cinema)
Directed By:Catherine Hardwicke
Written By:Mike Rich
The Nativity Story
Metascore
Mixed or Average
52
User score
Generally Favorable
7.4
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
36% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
54% Mixed
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
11% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
80
Unfolds in a scrupulously accurate historical adventure story that depicts the world of Jesus' birth with an exciting you-are-there verisimilitude.
70
At its best, The Nativity Story shares with "Hail Mary" an interest in finding a kernel of realism in the old story of a pregnant teenager in hard times. Buried in the pageantry, in other words, is an interesting movie.
User score
Generally Favorable
73% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
27% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
Dec 1, 2012
10
Film is very nice. Very real and calm. I like it. I feel more peaceful after that movie. I suggest it to all who want to add to your holiday season a little religious romance.
Apr 11, 2021
9
The Nativity story is a fine retelling of the inspiring real life story. With sincere performances from Keisha Castle-Hughes and Oscar Isaac.
63
In a real sense, Nativity Story is the female other to Gibson's "Passion": Dedicated to life rather than death, it's suffused with a sense of the womanly divine.
58
It's a rather lifeless re-telling of the Nativity, with greeting-card imagery and stiff performances.
50
As a piece of religious instruction or an animated version of a crèche, it accomplishes its aims. As a movie, however, it's slow, plodding, and not terribly interesting.
40
For an origin story about one of the most compelling and important characters in history, The Nativity Story is pretty damn boring.
25
A star rises in the east. A savior is born. Two thousand years later, a surprisingly dull film is made.
Jul 26, 2018
8
Pretty solid. A solid origin story of birth not only of Jesus, but of Christmas. Totally worth watching it every year.
Sep 3, 2012
6
I know nothing about the story of Jesus or religion and I don't want too, but this was a nice story. I enjoyed the journey that these characters took. Good enough for me.
Production Company:
- New Line Cinema
- Sound for Film
- Temple Hill Entertainment
Release Date:Dec 1, 2006
Duration:1 h 41 m
Rating:PG
Tagline:Her child would change the world.
Awards
MovieGuide Awards
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Heartland International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
World Soundtrack Awards
• 1 Nomination
