Nothing Like the Holidays

Nothing Like the Holidays

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

PG-13 2008 · 98 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

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

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Alfred Molina Edy Rodriguez
Elizabeth Peña Anna Rodriguez
Freddy Rodríguez Jesse Rodriguez
Luis Guzmán Johnny
Jay Hernandez Ozzy
John Leguizamo Mauricio Rodriguez
Debra Messing Sarah Rodriguez
Vanessa Ferlito Roxanna Rodriguez
Melonie Díaz Marissa
Alexander Bautista Hector
Ramses Jimenez Fernando
Manny Perez Alexis

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