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Summary

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.

Cast

Queen Latifah

Georgia Byrd

LL Cool J

Sean Matthews

Timothy Hutton

Matthew Kragen

Alicia Witt

Ms. Burns

Giancarlo Esposito

Senator Dillings

Michael Nouri

Congressman Stewart

Gérard Depardieu

Chef Didier

Jane Adams

Rochelle

Michel Estime

Marlon

Susan Kellermann

Gunther

Jascha Washington

Darius

Matt Ross

Adamian

Ranjit Chowdhry

Dr. R. Gupta

Jaqueline Fleming

Tanya

Kendall Mosby

Anton

Chloe Bailey

Angie

Halle Bailey

Tina

Dan Ziskie

Dr. Thompson

Julia Lashae

HMO Administrator

Werner Richmond

Reverend

Emeril Lagasse

Self

Erica Edwards

Salesgirl

Brandy Scott

Salesgirl

Margaret Mungai

Salesgirl

Shirl Cieutat

Lady Moocher

Donna Denley

Nurse

Maria Mason

Receptionist

Lana Likic

Dress Shop Saleswoman

Camille Hunt

Dress Shop Saleswoman

Ellen Savaria

Mrs. Stewart

John Wilmot

Bank Officer

Jessie Terrebonne

Flight Attendant

Randall Sims

Flight Attendant

Susan Levitas

First Class Flight Attendant

Vladimír Kulhavý

Taxi Driver

Zina Blahusova

Grand Dame

Petr Vaněk

Felipe

Lucie Vondráčková

Marie

Noel Le Bon

Gambini

Lucie Březovská

Brigitta

Daniel Čech

Pupp Waiter

Vanessa Gendron

Pupp Waiter

Tomáš Měcháček

Ski Instructor

David O'Kelly

Maitrê D'

Alban Klose

Base Jump Instructor

Kyle Pecoraro

French Fry Kid

Alena Otradovcova

Croupier

Smokey Robinson

Self - Special Appearance

Karri Benoit

Smokey's Singer

Amon Bourne

Smokey's Singer

Lindsay Walker

Smokey's Singer

Jan Unger

Taxi Driver

Jiří Zeman

Pupp Head Waiter

Barbora Fišerová

Massage Therapist

Andrew Le

Store Clerk

Jeff Becker

Heavyset Guy

Mary-Ann Falgout

Reporter

Keith Toups

Cat Scan Tech

Jaroslav Vízner

English Gentleman

Tomáš Jeřábek

Puppeteer

Mary Jo 'MJ' McGrath

Flight Attendant

Ramsey Gbelawoe

Georgia's Cook

Avery White

Department Supervisor (uncredited)

Anne Palermo

Clinic Receptionist (uncredited)

Stephen Rue

Mayor Dean (uncredited)

Mervyn Warren

Smokey's Keyboard Player (uncredited)

Crew

Director

Wayne Wang

Screenplay

Jeffrey Price

Screenplay

Peter S. Seaman

Reviews

RalphRahal

December 21, 2024

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.