Nothing Like the Holidays

Nothing Like the Holidays is a heartwarming holiday film that follows the Rodriguez family as they come together for Christmas in their Chicago home. Starring John Leguizamo as Mauricio, a successful New York businessman, and Freddy Rodríguez as Jesse, a Marine grappling with personal and professional uncertainties, the film delves into the family’s struggles and joys. Their mother, Anna (Elizabeth Peña), shocks everyone with a bombshell announcement, while their father, Edy (Alfred Molina), tries to keep the peace. Deborah (Debra Messing), Mauricio’s non-Latina wife, faces the challenge of fitting into a tight-knit Puerto Rican family. The story explores cultural identity, familial tensions, and the healing power of love and forgiveness, as each character reflects on their place within the family and what truly matters during the holidays.