
Nothing Like the Holidays
Seen it?2008 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Apartment or Father of the Bride, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alfredo De Villa
- Alfred MolinaEdy Rodriguez
- Elizabeth PeñaAnna Rodriguez
- Freddy RodríguezJesse Rodriguez
- Luis GuzmánJohnny
- Jay HernandezOzzy
- John LeguizamoMauricio Rodriguez
- Debra MessingSarah Rodriguez
- Vanessa FerlitoRoxanna Rodriguez
- Melonie DíazMarissa
- Alexander BautistaHector