The Nativity Story

The Nativity Story

101 mins | Drama, History | Nov. 30, 2006

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.

The Nativity Story

101 mins | Drama, History | Nov. 30, 2006

The Nativity Story
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.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers New Line Cinema, Sound for Film, Temple Hill Entertainment
Original title The Nativity Story
Directors Catherine Hardwicke
Writers Mike Rich

Cast

Oscar Isaac

as Joseph

Hiam Abbass

as Anna

Shaun Toub

as Joachim

Ciarán Hinds

as Herod

Shohreh Aghdashloo

as Elisabeth

Stanley Townsend

as Zechariah

Alexander Siddig

as The Angel Gabriel

Nadim Sawalha

as Melchior

Ériq Ebouaney

as Balthasar

Stefan Kalipha

as Gaspar

Farida Ouchani

as Ruth

Saïd Amadis

as Tero

Maria Giovanna Donzelli

as Mary's Friend

Francesca Piliero

as Mary's Friend

Serge Feuillard

as High Priest

Qais Nashif

as Benjamin

Andy Lucas

as Tax Collector

Tomer Sisley

as Tax Collector

Jeffery Kissoon

as Herod's Architect

Lucia Zotti

as Elizabeth's Aunt

Monica Contini

as Elizabeth's Cousin

Paola Sotgiu

as Midwife

Gabrielle Scharnitzky

as Palm Reader

Stewart Scudamore

as Simeon

Chiara Di Pede

as Girl Taken By Soldiers

Zinedine Soualem

as Girl's Father

Luciana Paolicelli

as Girl's Mother

Damir Todorović

as Soldier at Collection

Matt Patresi

as Sentry Soldier

Ted Rusoff

as Old Shepherd

Sami Samir

as Thief

Yvonne Sciò

as Thief's Accomplice

Andrea Bruschi

as Bethlehem Townsperson

Jean-Claude Deret

as Bethlehem Townsperson

Angela Iurilli

as Bethlehem Townsperson

Francesco Martoccia

as Bethlehem Townsperson

Alessandro Piscitelli

as Bethlehem Townsperson

Maria Antonietta DiMonte

as Bethlehem Townsperson

Emilio Adrisani

as Bethlehem Townsperson

Emilia Fortunato

as Bethlehem Townsperson

Ilaria Cangalosi

as Blacksmith's Wife (uncredited)

Shelby Young

as Naomi (voice) (uncredited)