Nativity!

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Nativity!

PG

2009

1h 45m

Holiday

Comedy

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A British schoolteacher (Martin Freeman) must find a way to bring his former lover (Ashley Jensen), a Hollywood producer, back to London to film his class's Nativity play.

Robert Hanks

Independent (UK)

The plot wouldn't pass muster as an episode of a CBBC drama, but its various twists and turns and grotesque emotional idiocies are engineered through some of the most wooden dialogue I've ever heard.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 27, 2009

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

Funny, sweet and family-friendly seasonal fare.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 27, 2009

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David Jenkins

Time Out

CBeebies if Ronnie Corbett was artistic director; filmmaking by committee, if that committee were made up of the esteemed members of Coventry City Council and chaired by Lenny Henry.

Rated: 1/5

Nov 27, 2009

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

Maybe it's the fact I work with young people that adds another level of funny onto this film for me, but I really think this is a underseen and endearing festive treat.

Dec 2, 2020

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

Isitt is asking us to swallow a mighty big portion of back-story, one that is almost as indigestible as a third helping of mince pies.

Nov 24, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Isitt has beautifully selected sweet, occasionally off-key, and frequently very funny young children.

Rated: 3.5/4.0

Sep 18, 2020

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Ollie T

Whoever rates this movie poorly must be fun at parties. It's a stupid, genuinely funny movie with some stupid Brittish humour. Don't think too much about it, just roll with it. The fact it looks like the film crew literally burst into a random primary school and started rolling tape makes it even better. Best Christmas film ever made, masterpiece, 10/10, what more can I say.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Leo L

This film hits the spot on the charm and feel good factor that it leaves all ages to enjoy . Martin Freeman is amazing also .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/08/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 1.75 hours ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/23

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FJ M

my favourite xmas film, i heart martin freeman 😻😻😻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/22/22

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Liam K

i hated it it was cringe bruh. it reminds me of chapter 2 season 6 from fortnite

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/20/22

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James F

A staple for every Christmas season!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/22

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Synopsis

A British schoolteacher (Martin Freeman) must find a way to bring his former lover (Ashley Jensen), a Hollywood producer, back to London to film his class's Nativity play.

Director: Debbie Isitt
Producer: Nick Jones
Screenwriter: Debbie Isitt
Production Co: Mirrorball Films, BBC Films
Rating: PG (Mild Rude Humor|Brief Language)
Genre: Holiday, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Runtime: 1h 45m