Last Holiday

Last Holiday

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

PG-13 2006 · 112 min · ★ 7.3 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama

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.

Directed by Wayne Wang · Written by Peter S. Seaman

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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
Susan Kellermann Ms. Gunther
Jascha Washington Darius
Matt Ross Adamian
Ranjit Chowdhry Dr. Gupta

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