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The Nativity Story (2006) -- A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.
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The Nativity Story (2006) -- A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.
The Nativity Story (2006) -- A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.

Overview

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6.6/10   4,402 votes
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Writer (WGA):
Mike Rich (written by)
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Release Date:
1 December 2006 (USA) more
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Her child would change the world. more
Plot:
A drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus. | full synopsis
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3 wins & 2 nominations more
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At last a great family movie. more (197 total)

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Also Known As:
Nativity (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some violent content.
Runtime:
101 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The cast were taught how to use certain tools used 2000 years ago as well as how to build homes, how to press olives and grapes, how to make bread, how to make cheese, and how to milk goats. more
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Anachronisms: In the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem the columns are Corinthian, which was first used in Ancient Greece in 429 B.C. while the second Temple of Solomon (the one in the film) was completed in 515 B.C. more
Quotes:
[repeated line]
Balthasar: If I am correct... and I usually am.
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Movie Connections:
Version of The Nativity (1978) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
In Rosa Vernat Lilium more

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92 out of 121 people found the following comment useful.
At last a great family movie., 28 November 2006
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Author: drtwo1 from United States

As a Catholic/Christian publisher I did not expect the integrity that the movie The Nativity Story presents. The story is produced with good taste and careful thought. At times the Scripture may be bent but it is never broken. The bends are simply to aid in the visual telling of the story and are not offensive.

I found it to be very good family viewing with minimal violence and the scenes were not graphic in nature. The lesson in family love alone is worth the price of a ticket. The bonus is the lesson in faith and trust in God. I would encourage you to take children of all ages.

The theology should be acceptable to all Christians. However, I did talk to one priest that had a problem with the childbirth scene. He subscribes to the theology that Mary's childbirth was not painful. I understand his theology but I disagree with it on the grounds of Jesus and Mary's humanity. Also the arrival of the Wise Men at the time of the birth though not correct does not hurt the story. Still I feel that these small problems would be a poor and unjust reason not to see, or tell others not to see this movie.

Of all the versions of this story that have been done I found it to be the most inspiring and visually the most tastefully done. At last we have a great family movie that puts Christ back into Christmas.

Executive Director Contemplation Corner Press

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