The Nativity Story

2006 • 100 minutes

About this movie

It was the cruelest of times. Under Herod's torturous reign, families struggled to survive and yet, in the midst of utter turmoil, a young woman's faith is put to the test. Join Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes) and Joseph (Oscar Isaac) on an incredible journey of hope and discovery. Epic in its scope, yet intimate in it's portrayal of this historical family, this "wonderful film" (Bill Zwecker, Chicago Sun Times) is "a family feature that will be cherished for years to come!" (Greg Russell, WMYD-TV, Detroit).

Ratings and reviews

I have watched this movie every Christmas since it first came out. It is not perfectly accurate I am sure; but it is a wonderful depiction of why we need a Savior and of how blessed we are that Jesus was sent to us.

This is a great movie, with cultural insights helping understand the time and places, showing one of the most important events in history, when Christ was born. He was born in the city of David, He is Emmanuel, God with us, a savior for all nations.

I saw it in the theater and purchased the DVD and we watch it every year! Very accurate biblical account of the birth of Christ as portrayed through Mary and Joseph.