Nothing Like the Holidays

2008
PG-13
1h 38m

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

4.9K

YOUR RATING

John Leguizamo, Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Debra Messing, Freddy Rodríguez, Melonie Diaz, Luis Guzmán, Jay Hernandez, and Vanessa Ferlito in Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)

This is the theatrical trailer for Nothing Like the Holidays, directed by Alfredo De Villa.

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Comedy Drama Romance

A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together.A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together.A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together.

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

4.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations total

Trivia
In the movie, Alfred Molina and Elizabeth Peña play John Leguizamo's parents. In reality they are 9 years and 1 year older, respectively.

Goofs
Marines don't travel or go out in public in their camouflage utilities, nor would they travel unshaven (even wearing the correct uniform).

Quotes
Anna Rodriguez: When am I gonna have grandchildren? My mother had 10 at my age.

Crazy credits
Christina Aguilera and Katie Holmes were originally cast in roles.

Connections
Referenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Christmas with the Kranks (2009)

Soundtracks
La Bomba
Written by K.C. Porter, Luis Gómez Escolar (as Luis Escolar), Draco Rosa (as Robi Rosa)
Performed by Ricky Martin
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

User reviews28

Featured review

6/10

Slice of life family drama

This was a refreshing holiday movie because it wasn't all clichéd and sappy. Its not even really all that Christmasy just a slice-of-life drama involving a Puerto Rican American family who happen to all get together at Christmas and then the siblings (amidst their own issues) discover that their parents are divorcing.

There's a great cast involved here (Alfred Molina is the dad and Elizabeth Peña the Mother) and several fun story lines as we get to know all the adult children.

I particularly enjoyed "Jesse" (Freddy Rodriguez) who has just returned home from serving overseas and John Leguizamo along with his executive "fishout of water" wife (Debra Messing). As old resentments are let go and bonds reaffirmed the family begins to heal. I think the hilarious reoccurring problems with the tree removal may have helped there. 12.23.13