The Nativity Story
“Her child would change the world.”
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.
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The Nativity Story (2006) Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2016-08-08
Top Cast
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Keisha Castle-Hughes
Mary
Oscar Isaac
Joseph
Hiam Abbass
Anna
Shaun Toub
Joachim
Ciarán Hinds
Herod
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Elisabeth
Stanley Townsend
Zechariah
Alexander Siddig
The Angel Gabriel
Nadim Sawalha
Melchior
Ériq Ebouaney
Balthasar
Stefan Kalipha
Gaspar
Alessandro Giuggioli
Antipas
Farida Ouchani
Ruth
Saïd Amadis
Tero
Maria Giovanna Donzelli
Mary's Friend
Francesca Piliero
Mary's Friend
Serge Feuillard
High Priest
Qais Nashif
Benjamin
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$11.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Hardwicke
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Rich
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- The Nativity Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.4M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Sound for Film, Temple Hill Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Hardwicke
Mike Rich
Mychael Danna
Elliot Davis
Robert K. Lambert, Stuart Levy
Wyck Godfrey, Catherine Hardwicke, Toby Emmerich, Tim Van Rellim, Cale Boyter
Department Leadership Roster
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Wyck Godfrey
Producer
Maurizio Millenotti
Costume Design
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Stuart Levy
Editor
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Catherine Hardwicke
Director
Stefano Maria Ortolani
Production Design
Marty Bowen
Producer
Mike Rich
Writer
Kelly Port
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nativity Story
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What is The Nativity Story about?
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.
Who directed The Nativity Story?
The Nativity Story was directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
Who stars in The Nativity Story?
The principal cast of The Nativity Story includes Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass, Shaun Toub, Ciarán Hinds.
When was The Nativity Story released and how long is it?
The Nativity Story was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Nativity Story?
The Nativity Story had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $46.4M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Nativity Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nativity Story was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nativity Story?
The Nativity Story holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).