The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Silent night, hold on tight.

2024 • 99 min • Comedy · Drama · Family

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Synopsis

The Herdman kids are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they're taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

133 reviews

68 Audience · 133 · 100%

The notoriously rowdy Herdman kids, known for their mischievous ways, unexpectedly crash their small town's annual Christmas pageant. To everyone's surprise, they land all the main roles, shaking up traditions and forcing the community to rethink the true spirit of the season. This heartwarming dramedy explores how even the "worst" kids can bring out the best in people.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some bullying behavior and pranks
Children in challenging home situations

What it models well

Empathy and understanding
Community and inclusion
Finding the good in others
The true spirit of Christmas

Talk about it after

What makes someone "bad" and can people change?
How did the Herdmans challenge traditions?
What does the Christmas story really mean?
The importance of giving people a chance

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.