Nativity! is a 2009 British Christmas musical comedy film directed by Debbie Isitt and released on 27 November 2009 and the first installment in the Nativity film series. The film stars Martin Freeman and Ashley Jensen. The film was written by its director, Debbie Isitt, but was also partially improvised. The film premiered on 23 November 2009 in the SkyDome Arena, Coventry, England. It was released in cinemas on 27 November 2009. The film was followed by Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger, Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?, and Nativity Rocks!. In 2017 a stage musical adaptation premiered and has since toured the UK over the subsequent Christmas seasons.
| Director | Debbie Isitt |
| Produced by | Nick Jones |
| Writer(s) | Debbie Isitt |
| Starring | Martin Freeman, Marc Wootton, Ashley Jensen, Jason Watkins, Alan Carr, Pam Ferris, Ricky Tomlinson |
| Music | Nicky Ager, Debbie Isitt |
| Cinematography | Sean Van Hales |
| Edited by | Nicky Ager |
| Production, company | Mirrorball Films, BBC Films, Screen WM |
| Distributed by | E1 Entertainment |
| Released | November 27, 2009 |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2,443,493 or £1,847,561.95 |
| Box office | $8,494,434 or £6,422,769.81 |
| Netflix ID | 70129178 |
About Nativity!
British Christmas improvised comedy that centers around a school nativity play. Debbie Isitt served as the film's writer and director.
Achievement of Nativity!
The film spawned a franchise that would include two sequels. A stage adaptation of the film premiered at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in October 2017.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Nativity!
Films set in Coventry.. Films set in schools.
