Nothing Like the Holidays Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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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.

Drama Family

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  John Leguizamo

  Tin Soldier, This Ordinary Thing

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  Freddy Rodriguez

  Blue Eyed Girl, Poseidon

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  Melonie Diaz

  Roofman, Cold Wallet

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  Alfred Molina

  Frozen 2, Rango

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  Debra Messing

  The Alto Knights, The Women

Who is making Nothing Like the Holidays – Crew List

A look at Nothing Like the Holidays behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alfredo De Villa last helmed Yellow and Washington Heights. The film's writer Rick Najera last penned Taco Shop.

Director

Alfredo De Villa

Screenwriters

Rick Najera
Ted Perkins
Alison Swan

Producer

Robert Teitel

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Dec 2008

Completed

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