Journey to Bethlehem

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Journey to Bethlehem

PG

2023

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Musical

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A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told, the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.

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Critics Consensus

Journey to Bethlehem adds a solidly traditional and surprisingly fun -- albeit occasionally treacly -- entry to the lengthy list of Nativity films.

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Journey to Bethlehem is an excellent adaptation with enjoyable songs that stays true to the spirit of the story despite taking a few liberties along the way.

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Catherine Bray

Guardian

If you feel the need to watch a faith film, you could do far, far worse than this one, a decently staged musical treatment of the nativity that feels like a Christian version of a live action Disney movie.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 30, 2023

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

A snappy, satisfying seasonal-appropriate gem, complete with wisecracking Three Wise Men.

Rated: 3/4

Nov 15, 2023

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Peter Debruge

Variety

A competent, if undistinguished directorial debut with the least edgy retelling of the nativity story around (which is essentially what the faith-based audience has been asking for).

Nov 10, 2023

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John Serba

Decider

Maybe I should apologize for my sacrilegious tone here, but it’s kinda in step with the tone of the movie, which takes a story that’s rather serious to many and renders it rather silly.

Feb 8, 2024

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

As an earnest faith-based musical, Journey to Bethlehem does what it's supposed to do for its intended audience. Other people might be surprised by the charm and appeal of this pop music version of the Bible's nativity story about Jesus Christ.

Jan 4, 2024

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

It's kind of hair-raising how just tacky this all is.

Rated: 1.5/5

Dec 1, 2023

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Hannah

Not religious but I love Milo

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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Stephen

great musical for the holidays

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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SNO

Believable storyline with an amazing soundtrack!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/05/24

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Jo Ellen F C

I enjoyed it. And yet was a little disturbed it was a musical for some reason. Generally I like musicals. So not sure why this bothered me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Claudia C

very good musical!!! I like the musical about Jesus. I think the plot needed more but overall was pretty good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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B.J. C

That movie was BIG MEGA CHURCH SCHLOCK. A musical w pop songs a la MammaMia- like Marys gettin married, and Antonio Banderes singing ITS STINKING GOOD TO BE KING as Herod. Total eye roller.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/30/23

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Mary

Milo Manheim

Joseph

Lecrae

Gabriel

Moriah

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Joel Smallbone

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Synopsis

A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. This live-action Christmas musical adventure for the entire family weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told, the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. A unique new entry into the collection of holiday classic movies, this epic Christmas musical is unlike any before it.

Director: Adam Anders
Producer: Brandt Andersen, Adam Anders, Ryan Busse, Stephen Meinen, Alan Powell, Steve Barnett
Screenwriter: Adam Anders, Peter Barsocchini
Distributor: Affirm Films
Production Co: SPACE + ART Entertainment, Affirm Films, Anders Media, Monarch Media, Story Collective
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 8, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.8M
Runtime: 1h 38m

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