FeaturePG-132006·112m·7.3

Last Holiday

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

AdventureComedyDrama

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

Matt Ross

Adamian

Ranjit Chowdhry

Dr. Gupta

Michael Nouri

Congressman Stewart

Jaqueline Fleming

Tanya

Kendall Mosby

Anton

Chlöe Bailey

Angie

Halle Bailey

Tina

Dan Ziskie

Dr. Thompson

Julia Lashae

HMO Administrator

Werner Richmond

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Details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Languages: English, French
Budget: $45.0M
Revenue: $38.4M
Age rating: PG-13
Quality: 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production: Paramount PicturesImageMoversLaurence Mark Productions

Crew

Director

Wayne Wang

Writers

Peter S. Seaman, Jeffrey Price, J. B. Priestley

George Fenton

Original Music Composer

Geoffrey Simpson

Director of Photography

William Arnold

Production Design

Daniel Orlandi

Costume Design

Deirdre Slevin

Editor

Gallery

Reviews

RalphRahal

12/21/2024

8.0

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 with me. It’s a quiet reminder that so many of us have our own “books,” filled with dreams we shelve for “someday.” Queen Latifah’s transformation in the movie is so much fun to watch. Add Gérard Depardieu as a quirky chef, stunning European backdrops, and mouthwatering food, and it’s the perfect mix of heart and humor. The message is simple but timeless: take risks, cherish the now, and live fully. Watching it again makes me want my own “Book of Realities,” a little nudge to embrace life with Georgia’s boldness.