Black Nativity (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2013, Black Nativity is a drama and music film directed by Kasi Lemmons, running about 93 minutes. “The Musical Event of the Holiday Season” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Black Nativity stars Forest Whitaker as Reverend Cornell Cobbs, Angela Bassett as Aretha Cobbs, Jennifer Hudson as Naima and Tyrese Gibson as Loot / Tyson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Black Nativity has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Nativity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Nativity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Nativity (2013)?
- In US, Black Nativity is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Nativity worth watching?
- Black Nativity holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Nativity?
- Black Nativity stars Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson and Jacob Latimore.
- When was Black Nativity released?
- Black Nativity was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.