Last Holiday
Seen it?2006 | 112 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 and adventure fans. If you loved The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$38 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 356K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wayne Wang
- Queen LatifahGeorgia Byrd
- LL Cool JSean Williams
- Timothy HuttonMatthew Kragen
- Giancarlo EspositoSenator Dillings
- Alicia WittMs. Burns
- Gérard DepardieuChef Didier
- Jane AdamsRochelle
- Michel EstimeMarlon
- Susan KellermannMs. Gunther
- Jascha WashingtonDarius