Movie

Black Nativity

“The Musical Event of the Holiday Season”

★ 5.2(65)20131h 33m

Black Nativity is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Black Nativity

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Good to know

Director: Kasi Lemmons
Release date: 2013-11-27
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $7,018,189
Budget: $17,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Malvern Pictures

Black Nativity — trailer

About Black Nativity

Black Nativity is a 2013 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Kasi Lemmons, starring Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett and Jennifer Hudson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Black Nativity in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

Cast

Forest Whitaker

Reverend Cornell Cobbs

Angela Bassett

Aretha Cobbs

Jennifer Hudson

Naima

Tyrese Gibson

Loot / Tyson

Jacob Latimore

Langston

Mary J. Blige

Platinum Fro

Nas

Street Prophet (Isaiah)

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Pawnbroker

Grace Gibson

Maria / Mary

J. Mallory McCree

Kyle

Rotimi

Officer Butch McDaniels

Michael Dale

Innkeeper

Themes & keywords

biblemusicalbased on play or musicalwoman directornativitychristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Black Nativity in Canada?+

In Canada, Black Nativity is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Black Nativity on Netflix?+

Black Nativity is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Black Nativity?+

Black Nativity has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Black Nativity?+

Black Nativity stars Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson and Jacob Latimore.

When did Black Nativity come out?+

Black Nativity is a 2013 movie directed by Kasi Lemmons.

What genre is Black Nativity?+

Black Nativity is Music and Drama film.

Who directed Black Nativity?+

Black Nativity was directed by Kasi Lemmons.