The Nativity Story (2006) Poster

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Certification

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MPAA Rated PG for some violent content
Certification

Sex & Nudity

  • Nothing major.
  • People think that Mary has had an affair when she becomes pregnant while betrothed to Joseph.

Violence & Gore

  • If this wasn't a religious film it would certainly be rated PG-13 at least. Some very disturbing and realistic violence.
  • Implied slaying of baby boys.
  • Implied slaying of sacrificial cow.
  • Non-gory display of people who have been crucified.
  • An implied circumcision.
  • A moderately bloody scene of a man hanging by his limbs from a tree.

Profanity

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • None.
  • Although there is a scene of people treading grapes, presumably to make wine.
  • Also, during the scene when Joseph and Mary become betrothed, they both take a drink of wine.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The scenes described above are very realistic and disturbing, not recommended for younger viewers.
  • Soldiers harassment of families, taking away children as slaves.
  • Implied childbirth (women acting like they're in a lot of pain and then the sound of babies crying)
  • Implied killing of baby boys (families screaming and children crying)
  • Joseph dreaming of Mary almost being stoned.

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