Last Holiday

PG-13

1/13/20061h 52m

Theatrical Release (US)

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

Overview:

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 Matthews.

Director:

Wayne Wang

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$45,000,000.00

Revenue:

$38,399,961.00

Key words:

hotel
new year's eve
holiday
department store
cooking
new orleans, louisiana
austria
vacation
terminal illness
remake
dying woman
avalanche
luxury hotel
narcissist
christmas
czech republic

Cast

Queen Latifah

~ as ~

Georgia Byrd

LL Cool J

~ as ~

Sean Matthews

Timothy Hutton

~ as ~

Matthew Kragen

Giancarlo Esposito

~ as ~

Senator Dillings

Alicia Witt

~ as ~

Ms. Burns

Gérard Depardieu

~ as ~

Chef Didier

Jane Adams

~ as ~

Rochelle

Michel Estime

~ as ~

Marlon

Susan Kellermann

~ as ~

Ms. Gunther

Jascha Washington

~ as ~

Darius

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Reviews (1)

R
RalphRahal
Written 11 month(s) ago
8
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.