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Nothing Like the Holidays

Nothing Like the Holidays

They’re just a typical American family. Minus the typical.

20086.31h 38m

Overview

It’s Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents’ home in Chicago to celebrate the season and rejoice in their youngest brother’s safe return from combat overseas.

Directed by Alfredo De Villa
Written by Alison Swan, Rick Najera
Produced by Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr.
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Top Cast

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Edy Rodriguez

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Anna Rodriguez

Freddy Rodríguez

Freddy Rodríguez

Jesse Rodriguez

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Johnny

Jay Hernandez

Jay Hernandez

Ozzy

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Mauricio Rodriguez

Debra Messing

Debra Messing

Sarah Rodriguez

Vanessa Ferlito

Vanessa Ferlito

Roxanna Rodriguez

Melonie Díaz

Melonie Díaz

Marissa

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Alexander Bautista

Hector

Themes & Keywords

christmas

About Nothing Like the Holidays

Nothing Like the Holidays is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2008 exploring themes of christmas. Directed by Alfredo De Villa, it stars Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Freddy Rodríguez. It’s Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents’ home in Chicago to celebrate the season and rejoice in their youngest brother’s safe return from combat overseas.

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