The Nativity Story chronicles the arduous journey of two people, Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, and the history-defining birth of Jesus. This dramatic and compelling story comes to life in a major motion picture starring Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider) as Mary and Oscar-nominee Shoreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand and Fog) and Oscar Isaac (Syriana) in supporting roles. The Nativity Story is directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen, Lords of Dogtown) from a screenplay by Mike Rich (Finding Forrester, The Rookie).

The filmmakers are bringing an unprecedented level of commitment to ensure the authenticity not only of the Nativity story itself, but of the film's look as well.

Director
Catherine Hardwicke

Cast
Keisha Castle-Hughes - Mary
Shohreh Aghdashloo - Elizabeth
Oscar Isaac - Joseph
Ciaran Hinds - King Herod
Shaun Toub - Joaquim, Mary's Father
Alexander Siddig - The Archangel Gabriel
Eriq Ebouaney - Balthasar
Matt Patresi - Sentry Soldier
Hiam Abbass - Anna
Nadim Sawalha - Melchior

Production Co.
Temple Hill Entertainment (Bowen/Godfrey)

Produced by
Catherine Hardwicke
Judd Funk
Marty Bowen
Wyck Godfrey
Michael Disco
Michael Rich
Tim Van Rellim
Toby Emmerich
Cale Boyter

Studio
New Line Cinema

Writer
Michael Rich

Music
Kirsty Whalley
Debbi Datz-Pyle
Nicholas Dodd