Last Holiday (2006)
Kernel Score: 81% · 848 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2006-01-13
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Last Holiday
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Last Holiday parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Last Holiday is a PG-13 comedy-drama about a woman living boldly after a terminal illness diagnosis.
- Products & purchases: Some — Plot involves lavish spending on luxury hotels and possessions after a windfall of savings.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Wayne Wang
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
Last Holiday FAQ
Is Last Holiday good?
Last Holiday has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 848 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Last Holiday?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Last Holiday OK for kids?
Last Holiday is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Last Holiday is a PG-13 comedy-drama about a woman living boldly after a terminal illness diagnosis.
What movies are like Last Holiday?
If you liked Last Holiday, try National Lampoon's Vacation, Another Year, Doctor Who: Last Christmas and A Man Called Otto.