Last Holiday

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

2006 1h 52m EN

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7.3

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57%

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METACRITIC

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6.6

IMDB

★7.3TMDB · 911🥫57%Rotten Tomatoes●52Metacritic★6.6IMDB · 43,293

AdventureComedyDrama

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Queen Latifah
Georgia Byrd
LL Cool J
Sean Williams
Timothy Hutton
Matthew Kragen
Giancarlo Esposito
Senator Dillings
Alicia Witt
Ms. Burns
Gérard Depardieu
Chef Didier
Jane Adams
Rochelle
Michel Estime
Marlon

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wayne Wang
Writers: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, J. B. Priestley
Languages: English, French
Countries: United States of America

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1 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 85% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Wayne Wang, shot by Geoffrey Simpson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Deirdre Slevin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Queen Latifah and LL Cool J and Timothy Hutton carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "She always thought she was somebody special... and she was.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wayne Wang directs. Geoffrey Simpson behind the camera. George Fenton scores. Deirdre Slevin cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 85% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 20 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
4Directed by Wayne Wang, shot by Geoffrey Simpson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Deirdre Slevin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Queen Latifah and LL Cool J and Timothy Hutton carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "She always thought she was somebody special... and she was.".
9IMDB entry: tt0408985 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 16 themes, including "hotel", "new year's eve", "holiday", "department store".

The technical file

Cinematography: Geoffrey Simpson
Original score: George Fenton
Editing: Deirdre Slevin
Production design: William Arnold
Costume design: Daniel Orlandi
VFX supervisor: Jerome Chen
Sound: Lewis Goldstein
Stunt coordinator: Andy Gill
Runtime: 112 min · 1h 52m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $45,000,000
Box office: $38,399,961
Return: 85% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Last Holiday (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes: 57% 🥫 Rotten
Metacritic: 52/100
IMDB rating: 6.6/10 · 43,293 votes
MPAA: PG-13

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7 nominations total

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RalphRahal2024-12-21
★ 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 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.

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