Last Holiday

2006 112 min ★ 7.3 Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The discovery that she has a terminal illness prompts introverted department store saleswoman Georgia Byrd to reflect on what she realizes has been an overly cautious life. With weeks to live, she withdraws her life savings, sells all her possessions and jets off to Europe where she lives it up at a posh hotel. Upbeat and passionate, Georgia charms everybody she meets, including renowned Chef Didier. The only one missing from her new life is her longtime crush Sean Williams.

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Cast

Queen Latifah

Georgia Byrd

LL Cool J

Sean Matthews

Timothy Hutton

Matthew Kragen

Giancarlo Esposito

Senator Dillings

Alicia Witt

Ms. Burns

Gérard Depardieu

Chef Didier

Jane Adams

Rochelle

Michel Estime

Marlon

Susan Kellermann

Ms. Gunther

Jascha Washington

Darius

Details

Director

Wayne Wang

Screenplay

Peter S. Seaman

Tagline

"She always thought she was somebody special... and she was."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$45,000,000

Revenue

$38,399,961

Production

Paramount Pictures, ImageMovers, Laurence Mark Productions

Reviews

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RalphRahal

December 21, 2024

★ 8/10

Rewatching Last Holiday reminded me why it’s such a gem, not just a holiday movie but a wake-up call wrapped in charm. Queen Latifah shines as Georgia Byrd, a sweet, timid woman who’s spent her life playing it safe. When she’s hit with life-altering news, she throws caution to the wind and starts living the life she’s always dreamed of. Georgia’s “Book of Possibilities” really struck a chord wi...