# Nativity! (2009)

> A dispirited teacher's reckless promise about Hollywood turns a school nativity into a wildly public Christmas rescue mission.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/33320

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family
- Director: Debbie Isitt
- Cast: Martin Freeman, Ashley Jensen, Marc Wootton, Pam Ferris, Jason Watkins, Ricky Tomlinson, Alan Carr, John Sessions
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1242447/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: silly, warm, festive, christmas viewing, family movie night

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