The First Christmas
1998, English. Directed by Lindsay Van Blerk.
The story of the birth of Christ brought to life in this claymation short film.
- Runtime
- 0h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 1 January 1998
- Country
- South Africa, United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Moynihan
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The First Christmas runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
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The First Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The First Christmas is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The First Christmas on?
The First Christmas isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1998. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Christmas?
If you liked The First Christmas, try Light of the World, A Christmas Carol, Joseph: King of Dreams.
Who directed The First Christmas?
The First Christmas (1998) was directed by Lindsay Van Blerk and stars Christopher Plummer, Nicholas Ellenbogen, Keith Grenville.