Last Holiday
Seen it?1950 | 88 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Truman Show or The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
George Bird is a salesman of agricultural machinery who finds out that he hasn't long to live. On his doctor's advice, he goes to an exclusive seaside resort to spend his savings on one last holiday.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Cass
- Alec GuinnessGeorge Bird
- Beatrice CampbellSheila Rockingham
- Kay WalshMrs. Poole
- Grégoire AslanGambini
- Jean ColinDaisy Clarence
- Muriel GeorgeLady Oswington
- Brian WorthDerek Rockingham
- Esma CannonMiss Fox
- Bernard LeeInspector Wilton
- Sidney JamesJoe Clarence