The First Christmas (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1998, The First Christmas is a drama, family and animation film directed by Lindsay Van Blerk, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of the birth of Christ brought to life in this claymation short film.
Who’s in it. The First Christmas stars Christopher Plummer as Narrator (voice), Keith Grenville as (voice) and Jonathan Pienaar as (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The First Christmas sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Christmas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Christmas (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The First Christmas worth watching?
- The First Christmas holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First Christmas?
- The First Christmas stars Christopher Plummer, Keith Grenville and Jonathan Pienaar.
- When was The First Christmas released?
- The First Christmas was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.