Nativity! (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Nativity! is a 2009 family comedy directed by Debbie Isitt, starring Martin Freeman as Paul Maddens, Mary Hart and Darren Parkin. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $8.5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Debbie Isitt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nativity! About?
The premise of Nativity! without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This show needs a miracle. Paul, charged with directing his school’s Nativity play, falsely boasts that his ex-girlfriend plans to turn the production into a film.
Nativity! Cast & Characters
Martin Freeman leads the cast as Paul Maddens, with Mary Hart as St Bernadette Parent and Darren Parkin as Coventry Press. Directed by Debbie Isitt; 124 actors are credited in all.
- Director Debbie Isitt
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Martin Freeman as Paul Maddens -
Mary Hart as St Bernadette Parent - Darren Parkin as Coventry Press
- Selina Cadell as Oakmoor Headmistress
Also Starring in Nativity!
· 120 more- Neil Fitzmaurice Oakmoor Parent
- Marc Wootton Mr. Poppy
- Jason Watkins Gordon Shakespeare
- Phyllis Logan Mrs. Lore
- Ashley Jensen Jennifer Lore
- Ricky Tomlinson Mayor
- Pam Ferris Mrs. Bevan
- Clarke Peters Studio Boss
- Ben Crompton Parent
- John Sessions Mr. Lore
- Rosie Cavaliero Miss Rye
- Michael Brown Charles
- Geoffrey Hutchings Father Tom
- Alan Carr The Critic
- Karl Theobald Parent
- Drew Taylor Harry
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- Llewella Gideon Parent
- Katie Maguire Megan
- Matt Rippy Harrison
- Jennifer Lane St Bernadette Parent
- Ben Wilby Bob
- Sydney Isitt-Ager Sadie
- James Osborne St Bernadette's Choir
- James Warner Buddy
- Oscar Steer Auditionee
- Martha Howe-Douglas Oakmoor Parent
- Paul Moorhead Security Guard
- Brandon McDonald Oli
- Caitlin Cronin Lucy
- Dominic McKernan Dan
- Ellie Coldicutt Beth
- Faye Dolan Jade
- Joe Lane Edward
- Joshan Patel Bill
- Maeve Dolan Sam
- Michael McAuley William
- Milly Webb Neve
- Morgan Brennan Charlotte
- Reece Stowe Fraser
- Ashley Blake BBC Midlands Reporter
- Tia Thompson St Bernadette's Choir
- Charlie Dixon Thomas
- Rhydian Jones Studio Receptionist
- Jake Pratt Alfie
- Bessie Cursons Christy
- Alexandra Allen Cleo
- Bernard Mensah TJ
- Cadi Mullane Crystal
- Jesus de Miguel Parent
- Matt Barron Coventry Press
- Krista Hyatt Becky
- Rebecca Maguire Saffron
- Rhyannon Jones Alice
- Sam Tott Matt
- Thomas McGaritty Zack
- Harvey Flannigan Auditionee
- Aiodfe Mcleod Grace
- Anna Price Ellen
- Arun Nahar Jake
- Bethany Carter Daisy
- Cherie Ng Nicola
- Eleanor Bonas Rachel
- Francesca York Caroline
- Freddie Watkins Sebastian
- Georgina Owen Emily
- Hannah Ciotkowski Elizabeth
- Harriet Kilner Charlotte
- Hayley Downing Victoria
- Katie Stafford Molly
- Imogen Stern Phoebe
- Lauren Downing Joanne
- Lily-Rose Sharry Lynette
- Safiyah Asharia Sophie
- Molly Burton Catherine
- Mi Tuulikki Kelly Lorna
- Salim Zayyan Percival
- Charlotte Dewis St Bernadette's Choir
- Ben Hodge-Mckenna St Bernadette's Choir
- Grace Paremain St Bernadette's Choir
- Harriet Sutton-Green St Bernadette's Choir
- Lilly Kennedy St Bernadette's Choir
- Lucy Tomkins St Bernadette's Choir
- Maisie Kelly St Bernadette's Choir
- Olivia Lambie St Bernadette's Choir
- Paige Rice St Bernadette's Choir
- Shona Eaton St Bernadette's Choir
- Sophia Ford St Bernadette's Choir
- Karen Mckernan St Bernadette Parent
- Angie Thiari St Bernadette Parent
- Tina Kelly St Bernadette Parent
- Rachel Convey St Bernadette Parent
- Phil Mcauley St Bernadette Parent
- Peter Isitt St Bernadette Parent
- Estelle Brennan St Bernadette Parent
- Barbara Isitt St Bernadette Parent
- Lucy Mcgaritty St Bernadette Parent
- Sally Isitt St Bernadette Parent
- Joanne Hart St Bernadette Parent
- Tracy Jane Jones St Bernadette Parent
- John Purdue St Bernadette Parent
- Barbara Pattison St Bernadette Parent
- Jay Patel St Bernadette Parent
- Christopher Hyatt St Bernadette Parent
- Sam Keeble St Bernadette Parent
- Kevin Dolan St Bernadette Parent
- C. Dunn St Bernadette Parent
- Gerald Mckernan St Bernadette Parent
- Elizabeth Cronin St Bernadette Parent
- Emily Rose Brennan St Bernadette Parent
- Anita Campbell Mada Dancer
- Jennifer Berzins Mada Dancer
- Zoe Sherwin Mada Dancer
- Andy Cowley Mada Dancer
- Caroline May Darling Mada Dancer
- Adam Grey Mada Dancer
- Jake Fryer Jazz Quartet
- Tony Heiberg Jazz Quartet
- Kieron Garrett Jazz Quartet
- Vilem Hais Jazz Quartet
- Steve Gilbertson Jazz Quartet
Nativity! Plot Summary
What happens in Nativity! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Coventry, a weary, disgruntled teacher named Paul Maddens [Martin Freeman] is trapped at St. Bernadette’s, a state-funded Catholic primary where the holiday season brings more pressure than cheer. Once a hopeful dreamer who wanted to make it in musical theatre as an actor, producer, or director, he left the stage behind after harsh reviews and a Christmas heartbreak that left him cynical about the season. Now, with a frostbitten outlook on life and on his school’s annual nativity, he is tasked with steering a production that could either lift spirits or deepen his sense of failure.
Full summary
The whole story of Nativity!, scene by scene
Nativity! Box Office
Nativity! grossed $8.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.5M
- International
- $8.5M
Nativity! Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Nativity!.
How Well Do You Know Nativity!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which teacher is tasked with directing the nativity play at St. Bernadette's?
Cars in Nativity!
11 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Transit MkIII and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1989 Ford Transit MkIII Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
Yamaha DRIVE PTV Minor role -
1995 Cadillac Eldorado Background role
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Nativity! FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Nativity!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nativity!?
Nativity! runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Nativity! released?
Nativity! was released on November 27, 2009.
Who directed Nativity!?
Nativity! was directed by Debbie Isitt.
More films by Debbie Isitt Who is in the cast of Nativity!?
Nativity! stars Martin Freeman as Paul Maddens, Mary Hart as St Bernadette Parent and Darren Parkin as Coventry Press, among 124 credited actors.
How much did Nativity! make at the box office?
Nativity! grossed $8.5 million worldwide.
Does Nativity! have a post-credit scene?
No. Nativity! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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