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.
Direction
Hardwicke brings her indie grit to holy territory.
Cinematography
Morocco standing in for ancient Judea—actually gorgeous.
Acting
Oscar Isaac: the internet's boyfriend before he knew it.
Director
Catherine Hardwicke
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Keisha Castle-Hughes was 15 and pregnant during filming—art imitating life before she gave birth to her daughter.
Hardwicke fought for Arabic-speaking actors and authentic textures, rejecting the blonde-Jesus tradition. The result: evangelical audiences stayed, critics were surprised.
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This movie really extends Joseph as a person. Really just shows that Jesus wasn’t a loving man because he was just the Messiah, but also because he was raised by a Good Man who loved his wife and trusted God when he rightfully had his suspicions of Mary’s pregnancy.
@dastemplar9681 184
I really like how they portrayed Mary and Joseph’s relationship in this movie. the way they grew to love each other seemed very natural and wholesome
@nette9206 73
Honestly this is the best Nativity Story I've seen !!! . It's absolutely brilliant in the way it is put together . So natural and realistic . Acting is so on point too !!
@jacki7761 75
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