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Cast

Keisha Castle-Hughes
as Mary

Oscar Isaac
as Joseph

Hiam Abbass
as Anna

Shaun Toub
as Joaquim

Ciarán Hinds
as King Herod

Shohreh Aghdashloo
as Elizabeth

Alexander Siddig
as Archangel Gabriel

Nadim Sawalha
as Melchior

Eric Ebouaney
as Balthasar

Saïd Armadis
as Tero

Stefan Kalipha
as Gaspar

Said Amadis
as Tero

Stanley Townsend
as Zecharia

Alessandro Giuggioli
as Antipas

Farida Ouchani
as Ruth

Maria Giovanna Donzelli
as Mary's Friend

Francesca Piliero
as Mary's Friend

Serge Feuillard
as Eldest Priest

Kais Nashef
as Benjamin

Andy Lucas
as Tax Collector

Tomer Sisley
as Tax Collector

Jeffrey Kissoon
as Herod's Assistant

Lucia Zotti
as Elizabeth's Aunt

Monica Contini
as Elizabeth's Cousin

Paola Sotgiu
as Midwife

Gabrielle Scharnitzky
as Palm Reader

Stewart Scudamore
as Street Preacher

Chiara Di Pede
as Girl Taken By Soldier

Zinedine Soualem
as Girl's Father

Luciana Filomena Paolicelli
as Girl's Mother

Damir Todorovic
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 Breitman-Deret
as Bethlehem Townsperson

Angela Lurilli
as Bethlehem Townsperson

Francesco Martoccia
as Bethlehem Townsperson

Alessandro Piscitelli
as Bethlehem Townsperson

Maria Antonietta DiMonte
as Bethlehem Townsperson

Emilio Andrisiani
as Bethlehem Townsperson

Emilia Fortunato
as Bethlehem Townsperson

Gilda
as The Donkey

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• Dec 26, 2014

  A faithful adaption of the biblical account of Jesus Christ's birth, The Nativity Story is a powerful telling of this classic tale. Director Catherine Hardwicke does a remarkable job at creating a visual style that feels authentic to the time period; with detailed costumes and sets designs. Additionally, Keisha Castle-Hughes gives an impressive performance as Mary that's subtle yet conveys volumes through looks and movements. Also, the script is quite good, with a strong focus on characters. A well-crafted film that honors the true meaning of Christmas, The Nativity Story is emotionally compelling and spiritually uplifting.
  Dann M Super Reviewer
• Dec 30, 2010

  I wasn't sure what to really expect from this, especially given how I was hesitant to ever see it...and that was before I knew who Catherine Hardwicke was, and way before Twilight. I finally sat down and watched it (not much better to do when one can't sleep a day or two after Christmas)..truth is...this actually isn't too bad. It's not a great movie, but it's decent enough, and worth a watch once in a while. Tjis is actually a quite faithful and thoughtful take on the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. It's powerful, and moving, and all of that sentimental stuff, but that doesn'ty take away from the fact that even then, it's got some good camera work (although I wish the film didn't look so washed out), okay performances, and is very accessible. Also, there's a lot of great anthropological/cultural/historical type stuff on display, and not only is it done well, I was surprised it was there (in a good way). This is no masterpiece, but it does the story justice.
  Chris W Super Reviewer
• Nov 30, 2010

  Christmas Move Review Mania Episode #1: The Nativity Story It's the last day of November and people around the world are preparing for the Christmas season. I am to and welcome to Christmas Movie Review Mania! I will be writing reviews of Christmas movies up until the big day. This won't be a daily thing. To start off, I will review a film that promotes the true meaning of Christmas: The Nativity Story. The film is a retelling of Mary and Joseph story. Despite the fact that Mary is a virgin, God makes her the mother of Jesus Christ. Her and her arranged husband, Joseph travel to Bethlehem in order to pay their taxes and give birth to the child as well. Meanwhile, the Wise Men are on their way to meet the child and King Herod make a plan to massacre baby boys and the Son of God himself. The cinematography is amazing and realistic and Catherine Hardwickes's direction (she also helmed Twilight) is wonderful. The acting is good. I don't see why many critics hated it. Mary's actress added much emotion into her character. Oscar Isaac was awesome as Joseph. The supporting cast delivers as well. A beautiful film that everyone needs to see this season. I mean it! "I wonder if I will even be able to teach him anything."
  Bentley L Super Reviewer
• Dec 25, 2009

  I thought it was pretty good. Well acted, not really 100% accurate, but still a nice family film to celebrate Christmas.
  Mondo M Super Reviewer

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