The Nativity Story
“Her child would change the world.”
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.
Where to watch The Nativity Story in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Nativity Story there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Nativity Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About The Nativity Story
The Nativity Story is a 2006 English-language drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke. The cast is led by Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Nativity Story was produced by New Line Cinema, Sound for Film, and Temple Hill Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on November 30, 2006, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $46 million worldwide.
- Director
- Catherine Hardwicke
- Writers
- Mike Rich
- Release date
- November 30, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $46 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Sound for Film, Temple Hill Entertainment
The Nativity Story cast & crew
The Nativity Story was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Mike Rich.
The cast features Keisha Castle-Hughes as Mary, Oscar Isaac as Joseph, Hiam Abbass as Anna, Shaun Toub as Joachim, Ciarán Hinds as Herod, and Shohreh Aghdashloo as Elisabeth.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mychael Danna, cinematography is by Elliot Davis, and it was produced by Cale Boyter and Wyck Godfrey.
Is The Nativity Story worth watching?
The Nativity Story holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 256 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Nativity Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Nativity Story
The Nativity Story isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Nativity Story
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
The Nativity Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Nativity Story in United States?
The Nativity Story is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Nativity Story in?
The Nativity Story is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Nativity Story?
The Nativity Story runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Nativity Story rated?
The Nativity Story is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 256 ratings.
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