Nothing Like the Holidays

Name: Nothing Like the Holidays
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2008-12-12
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Freddy Rodríguez, Luis Guzmán, Jay Hernandez

2008·Movie·PG-13·98 min·★ 6.3(72)

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

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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About Nothing Like the Holidays

Nothing Like the Holidays is a 2008 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alfredo De Villa. The cast is led by Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Freddy Rodríguez. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.

Nothing Like the Holidays was produced by Overture Films and State Street Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 12, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Alfredo De Villa
Writers: Alison Swan, Rick Najera
Release date: December 12, 2008
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Overture Films, State Street Pictures

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Nothing Like the Holidays cast & crew

Nothing Like the Holidays was directed by Alfredo De Villa and written by Alison Swan and Rick Najera.

The cast features Alfred Molina as Edy Rodriguez, Elizabeth Peña as Anna Rodriguez, Freddy Rodríguez as Jesse Rodriguez, Luis Guzmán as Johnny, Jay Hernandez as Ozzy, and John Leguizamo as Mauricio Rodriguez.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Oakenfold, cinematography is by Scott Kevan, and it was produced by Freddy Rodríguez and Rene Rigal.

Is Nothing Like the Holidays worth watching?

Nothing Like the Holidays holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Nothing Like the Holidays is worth a place on your watchlist.

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