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1 December 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
Her child would change the world. morePlot:
A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. | full synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(55 articles)
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Finally, a Christmas film without Santa Clause. more (196 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Keisha Castle-Hughes | ... | Mary |
 | Oscar Isaac | ... | Joseph |
| Hiam Abbass | ... | Anna |
 | Shaun Toub | ... | Joaquim |
 | Ciarán Hinds | ... | Herod |
| Shohreh Aghdashloo | ... | Elizabeth |
| Stanley Townsend | ... | Zechariah |
 | Alexander Siddig | ... | The Angel Gabriel |
| Nadim Sawalha | ... | Melchior |
 | Eriq Ebouaney | ... | Balthasar |
| Stefan Kalipha | ... | Gaspar |
| Alessandro Giuggioli | ... | Antipas |
| Farida Ouchani | ... | Ruth |
| Saïd Amadis | ... | Tero |
 | Maria Giovanna Donzelli | ... | Mary's Friend |
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Rated PG for some violent content.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
101 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG (certificate #43084) | UK:PG | Ireland:PG | Singapore:PG | Netherlands:MG6 | Finland:K-7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Norway:7 | Argentina:Atp | Hong Kong:I | Australia:PG | Sweden:Btl | Portugal:M/6 | South Korea:All | Peru:PT | Denmark:7 | Canada:G (Ontario/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia) | South Africa:PG | France:UFun Stuff
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This was the first feature film ever to premiere at the Vatican. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: When Baby Jesus is born, he doesn't have an umbilical cord. moreQuotes:
Joseph: "And you shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who will save his people from their sins." I know. Mary, God showed me. An angel came to me in my dream.Mary: You believe me?
Joseph: I believe you. The child will need a father. I will declare him as my own.
Mary: People will not look at you the same. They will not look at us the same.
Joseph: You are my wife. I am your husband. That is all anyone need know.
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In Rosa Vernat Lilium moreFAQ
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While in Hawaii recently, I had a chance to preview The Nativity Story, in its complete form, which, surprisingly, turned out to be quite a good film. I guess as a Christian, I am going to be seen as biased. And that's fair, however as a filmmaker as well, I will say that the majority of Christian or Christian based films I have seen are quite simply lower grade movies. That's why, this one in particular was very refreshing.
The story itself of course I was familiar with having grown up hearing it every Christmas time. And, surprisingly, I think it translates very well onto the screen. I was surprised at the humour they were able to bring out (mainly with the Three Kings storyline) and I was actually quite impressed with the movie in general. It was nice to see actors of the correct age and race. Jesus was not white, despite what some may say.
The movie was not perfect, few are. It was obviously PG friendly as there were a few things that were toned down (I guess babies in that day didn't have umbilical cords), but do we really need to see that? No, not really. All in all it was a very enjoyable film that hopefully makes its way as a holiday classic for years to come.