Last Holiday (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 1h 52m
Last Holiday is a PG-13 comedy-drama centered on Georgia Byrd, a woman who, after a terminal illness diagnosis, decides to live her remaining weeks to the fullest in Europe. The film's rating is primarily for its mature thematic content, occasional profanity, and a sexual reference. The central plot revolves around Georgia confronting her own mortality, and a tense scene involves a character contemplating suicide. There is also some… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Last Holiday appropriate for kids?
Last Holiday is a PG-13 comedy-drama centered on Georgia Byrd, a woman who, after a terminal illness diagnosis, decides to live her remaining weeks to the fullest in Europe. The film's rating is primarily for its mature thematic content, occasional profanity, and a sexual… Read more — free account
Content severity in Last Holiday
What happens in Last Holiday, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:26 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Last Holiday
A few sexual references are present. In one scene, a character's stiff neck is crudely implied to be the result of oral sex. In another brief, comedic moment, a character has a daydream of her crush making flirtatious faces. A woman's bare back is briefly visible during a spa massage scene. There is no nudity or sexual activity.
Violence and gore in Last Holiday
Violence is very light and mostly slapstick or accidental. A character hits her head, which leads to her medical diagnosis. Later, there are scenes of comedic peril as she tries snowboarding and BASE jumping for the first time, resulting in non-injurious falls. An avalanche occurs but is shown from a distance and primarily serves as a plot device to trap characters.
Language in Last Holiday
Profanity is used occasionally throughout the film. Language includes multiple uses of "shit," "damn," "hell," and "ass." There is also one use of "bitch," other milder terms like "piss" and "crap," and a single, incomplete use of "motherf---"
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Last Holiday
Social drinking is present in several scenes. Characters are shown drinking wine and champagne at dinners and at a New Year's Eve party in a luxury hotel setting. In one scene, a major character becomes visibly drunk after being publicly humiliated, which leads to a moment of distress.
Mature themes in Last Holiday
The most significant content involves mature themes. The entire premise is based on the protagonist believing she has a terminal illness and has only weeks to live, leading to scenes where she confronts her mortality. A character's letter with instructions for disposing of her remains is found and read. In a climactic scene, a distraught character gets drunk and sits on a high hotel ledge, clearly contemplating suicide, before being talked down.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Last Holiday appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Last Holiday is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Last Holiday is a PG-13 comedy-drama centered on Georgia Byrd, a woman who, after a terminal illness diagnosis, decides to live her remaining weeks to the fullest in Europe. The film's rating is primarily for its mature…
What age rating does Last Holiday have?
Last Holiday is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Last Holiday about?
Last Holiday is a PG-13 comedy-drama centered on Georgia Byrd, a woman who, after a terminal illness diagnosis, decides to live her remaining weeks to the fullest in Europe. The film's rating is primarily for its mature thematic content, occasional profanity, and a sexual reference. The central plot revolves around…
Is there sex or nudity in Last Holiday?
A few sexual references are present. In one scene, a character's stiff neck is crudely implied to be the result of oral sex. In another brief, comedic moment, a character has a daydream of her crush making flirtatious faces. A woman's bare back is briefly…
How violent is Last Holiday?
Violence is very light and mostly slapstick or accidental. A character hits her head, which leads to her medical diagnosis. Later, there are scenes of comedic peril as she tries snowboarding and BASE jumping for the first time, resulting in non-injurious…
Is the language in Last Holiday appropriate for kids?
Profanity is used occasionally throughout the film. Language includes multiple uses of "shit," "damn," "hell," and "ass." There is also one use of "bitch," other milder terms like "piss" and "crap," and a single, incomplete use of "motherf---"
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Last Holiday?
Social drinking is present in several scenes. Characters are shown drinking wine and champagne at dinners and at a New Year's Eve party in a luxury hotel setting. In one scene, a major character becomes visibly drunk after being publicly humiliated, which…
What mature themes appear in Last Holiday?
The most significant content involves mature themes. The entire premise is based on the protagonist believing she has a terminal illness and has only weeks to live, leading to scenes where she confronts her mortality. A character's letter with instructions…
How long is Last Holiday?
Last Holiday runs 112 minutes, directed by Wayne Wang, released in 2006.
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