Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
Release Date:
Friday, December 12, 2008
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
Rating Reason:
for thematic elements including some sexual dialogue, and brief drug references
Genre:
Comedy, Drama
Starring:
John Leguizamo, Freddy Rodriguez, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Mercedes Ruehl, Luis Guzman, Vanessa Ferlito
Written By:
Rick Najera, Ted Perkins, Alison Swan
Director:
Alfredo De Villa
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Synopsis:
The story follows a family reunion during the holidays in the Chicago neighborhood of Humboldt Park. Molina is the father who owns a bodega, and Hernandez plays a friend of the family who works there. Diaz is a former lover of Rodriguez's character and friends with the clan's daughter (Ferlito). Ruehl is the matriarch.