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PG2023·1h 38m·Musical / Family

Journey to Bethlehem.

Mary and Joseph's journey becomes a Christmas musical.

Mary and Joseph must make life-changing decisions as an extraordinary pregnancy draws them into events much larger than themselves. Their path to Bethlehem unfolds through new pop songs and familiar Christmas melodies, while travelers seek a promised child and King Herod fears a threat to his rule. The film retells the Nativity with romance, humor and a contemporary musical style.

Why it’s a little special

A Christmas musical that pairs the Nativity story with an expressive cast and a mix of new songs and familiar holiday melodies.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

PG
Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

The official US PG rating cites thematic elements. Pregnancy, childbirth, family expectations and a ruler's threats toward a child are part of the story. There are tense confrontations, travel difficulties and mild romantic material. This is an explicitly Christian, dramatized musical interpretation of the Nativity rather than a literal historical account.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by
Adam Anders
Starring
Antonio Banderas, Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim, Omid Djalili, Rizwan Manji, Geno Segers, MŌRIAH, Joel Smallbone, Lecrae, Stephanie Gil, Antonio Gil
Written by
Adam Anders, Peter Barsocchini
Produced by
Brandt Andersen, Adam Anders, Ryan Busse, Stephen Meinen, Alan Powell, Steve Barnett
Release date
November 10, 2023
Runtime
98 minutes
Genre
Musical, Family, Holiday, Faith
Studio
Affirm Films / Monarch Media / Anders Media / SPACE + ART Entertainment
Language
English
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Film facts: Apple TV US film listing · additional source . Checked 2026-11-14. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.

A LITTLE PREVIEW

Journey to Bethlehem · Official trailer