Three siblings return to their parents' home for the holidays in the Chicago district of Humboldt Park.
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thematic elements including some sexual dialogue, and brief drug references
Plot: What's the story about?
If there's one thing everyone can agree on, it's that family time isn't always a walk in the park. In Nothing Like the Holidays, two of today's most talented actors, John Leguizamo and Freddy Rodriguez, join Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, and director Alfredo de Villa to tell the humorous and heartwarming story of one unforgettable family holiday. 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. For Jesse (Freddy Rodriguez), coming home has rekindled feelings for an old flame, although she can't seem to forgive him for leaving. His older sister Roxanna, a struggling actress, has been chasing her Hollywood dreams for years with little to show for it. And much to the dismay of their mother Anna (Elizabeth Peña), eldest brother Mauricio (John Leguizamo) brings home a high-powered executive wife (Debra Messing) who would rather raise capital than a child. In the course of one eventful week, traditions will be celebrated, secrets revealed and major life decisions made. It all begins when Anna announces to her children she is divorcing their father Eduardo (Alfred Molina). The shock waves from this familial upheaval prompt Roxanna, Mauricio and Jesse, each in their own way, to reevaluate the past and rethink the future. But when the Rodriguezes learn that one of their own is facing a true crisis, they instinctively pull together: Old resentments are forgotten, familial bonds are re-affirmed and the healing power of laughter works its magic as the family discovers they are much stronger than they ever realized.
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Who stars in Nothing Like the Holidays: Cast List
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Who's making Nothing Like the Holidays: Crew List
A look at the Nothing Like the Holidays behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alfredo De Villa last directed Yellow and Washington Heights. The film's writer Rick Najera last wrote Taco Shop.
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Filming Timeline
- 2008 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Nothing Like the Holidays Release Date: When was the film released?
Nothing Like the Holidays was a release in 2008 on Friday, November 14, 2008. There were 3 other movies released on the same date, including Soul Men, Quantum of Solace and Role Models.
Nothing Like the Holidays DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Nothing Like the Holidays was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 .