The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas.

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Comedy Drama Family Holiday

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  Lauren Graham

  Reminders of Him, Twinless

• J
  Judy Greer

  The Long Walk, Dead of Winter

• E
  Elizabeth Tabish

  The Shift, Between Borders

• K
  Kirk B.R. Woller

  Big Momma's House 2

• P
  Pete Holmes

  Woman of the Hour, Home Sweet Home Alone

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  Molly Belle Wright

  Omaha

• S
  Stephanie Sy

  Seance

• K
  Kynlee Heiman

Who is making The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Crew List

A look at The Best Christmas Pageant Ever behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dallas Jenkins last helmed The Chosen: Season 5 (series) and The Chosen Season 3: Episode 1 & 2. The film's writer Dallas Jenkins last penned The Chosen: Season 4 (series) and The Chosen Season 3: Episode 1 & 2.

Director

Dallas Jenkins

Screenwriter

Dallas Jenkins

Producers

Kevin Downes
Andrew Erwin
Jon Erwin
Daryl Lefever
Darin McDaniel

Production – What we know about the The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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Key Facts

• Lionsgate presents, in association with Media Capital Technologies, a Kingdom Story Company production, in association with Lumenas Studios and FletChet Entertainment.
• Aspect Ratio: 16x9 (2.39), Audio: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio 5.1, Stereo
• As director Dallas Jenkin explains (11/20/2023), “This is a dream come true and the movie I’ve most wanted to make my whole career. And I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone other than Lionsgate and Kingdom, who make great movies while supporting filmmakers."
• Based on the kids' tome "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson. The story originally appeared in McCall's magazine in 1972.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2024

Completed

Changed The Best Christmas Pageant Ever movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2024

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Nov 2023

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Nov 2023

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming starts December 2023 in Canada.

Oct 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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