Nothing Like the Holidays
They’re just a typical American family. Minus the typical.
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
2008-12-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
67
Vote Average
6.4
Alfred Molina
Edy Rodriguez
Elizabeth Peña
Anna Rodriguez
Freddy Rodríguez
Jesse Rodriguez
Luis Guzmán
Johnny
Jay Hernandez
Ozzy
John Leguizamo
Mauricio Rodriguez
Debra Messing
Sarah Rodriguez
Vanessa Ferlito
Roxanna Rodriguez
Melonie Díaz
Marissa
Ramses Jimenez
Fernando
Manny Perez
Alexis
Claudia Michelle Wallace
Tina
Cheryl Hamada
Dr. Susan Lee
Manny Sosa
Father Torrres
Jessica Camacho
Blonde
Piper Curda
Neighborhood Kid (uncredited)
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