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The Nativity

7.519781h 38mMovieDramaHistoryFamily

The story of the courtship of Joseph and Mary, and of the events leading up to the first Christmas.

DirectorBernard L. Kowalski
WritersMorton S. Fine·Millard Kaufman
ProducersWilliam P. D'Angelo·R.S. Allen

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Cast · Directed by Bernard L. Kowalski

MSMadeleine Stowe
Madeleine Stowe
Mary
JSJohn Shea
John Shea
Joseph
JWJane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt
Anna
PSPaul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Zacharias
ATAudrey Totter
Audrey Totter
Elizabeth
GVGeorge Voskovec
George Voskovec
Joachim
JGJulie Garfield
Julie Garfield
Zipporah
JZ
Jamil Zakkai
Menachem
FJFreddie Jones
Freddie Jones
Diomedes
JRJohn Rhys-Davies
John Rhys-Davies
Nestor
WSWilliam Morgan Sheppard
William Morgan Sheppard
Flavius
KOKate O'Mara
Kate O'Mara
Salome

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The Nativity — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Nativity?

The Nativity isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Nativity on Netflix?

No, The Nativity is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is The Nativity on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Nativity isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Nativity for free?

The Nativity isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Nativity?

The Nativity hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 4, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is The Nativity based on a true story?

Yes — The Nativity is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).