PG
The Nativity Story
2006 • 101 min • Drama
Our family guide
Best from age 870
Movie Knight Score
263 reviews
- 70 Audience · 263 · 100%
The Nativity Story faithfully recounts the arduous journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, culminating in the birth of Jesus. Parents should know it's a reverent and visually detailed depiction of a foundational religious narrative, focusing on themes of faith, sacrifice, and divine purpose. While gentle in its approach, some scenes depict the harsh realities of their travels and the political climate of the time, making it most suitable for children aged 8 and up.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Depicts the arduous journey with limited resources
- Mild thematic elements of political oppression and uncertainty
- Features a scene of the Slaughter of the Innocents (implied, not graphic)
What it models well
- Faith and devotion
- Family and sacrifice
- Hope and new beginnings
Talk about it after
- What challenges did Mary and Joseph face on their journey, and how did they show resilience?
- How does this story inspire faith and hope, and what message does it convey about the value of every life?
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.0/10 (263)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0762121