Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- warm
- christmas viewing
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the sequel as a formulaic and amateurish family comedy with less charm than its predecessor and humor that often misfires.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The teacher and schoolchildren enter the National Song for Christmas Competition, driving the film's comic set pieces and emotional resolution.
The teacher, his pregnant wife, and the children undertake an extended trip to reach the Christmas competition.
The plot revolves around a Christmas song competition, a manger-themed outcome, and holiday celebration.
The new teacher must overcome his fears while managing the children and the escalating journey.
Films like Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!, and why
Nativity!
family-friendly christmas comedy built around schoolchildren, performance chaos, and warm-hearted road-trip antics
Paddington
british family comedy featuring eccentric adults, children, and escalating holiday misadventures
Arthur Christmas
festive ensemble comedy centered on family-friendly chaos and comedic misunderstandings
Movie Details
- Director
- Debbie Isitt
- Release Date
- 2012-11-23
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (111)
Cast
- David Tennant
- Marc Wootton
- Pam Ferris
- Jessica Hynes
- Joanna Page
- Jason Watkins
- Ian McNeice
- Ben Wilby
- Brandon McDonald
- Rosie Cavaliero
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! about?
- A nervous new teacher, his pregnant wife, and a chaotic group of schoolchildren race across Britain for a Christmas song competition that turns into an unexpected heroic adventure.
- What is Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!.
- What did critics think of Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!?
- Critics broadly regarded the sequel as a formulaic and amateurish family comedy with less charm than its predecessor and humor that often misfires.
- Which films are like Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!?
- Films with a similar feel include Nativity!, Paddington, and Arthur Christmas.
- How long is Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!?
- Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!?
- In United States, Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
Browse Ember's collections
Movies like Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger!
- Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride2006
- I'll Be Home for Christmas1998
- The Crumbs: Now It's Christmas Again2006
- Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion2005
- The Bad Education Movie2015
- The School of Rock2003
- Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe2011
- Nativity Rocks!2018
- That Christmas2024
- Finding Father Christmas2025
