Last Holiday (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1950, Last Holiday is a comedy and drama film directed by Henry Cass, running about 88 minutes. “Guinness...The Great Lover!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Bird is a salesman of agricultural machinery who finds out that he hasn't long to live. On his doctor's advice, he goes to an exclusive seaside resort to spend his savings on one last holiday.
Who’s in it. Last Holiday stars Alec Guinness as George Bird, Beatrice Campbell as Sheila Rockingham, Kay Walsh as Mrs. Poole and Grégoire Aslan as Gambini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Last Holiday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Last Holiday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Last Holiday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Last Holiday (1950)?
- In US, Last Holiday is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Last Holiday worth watching?
- Last Holiday holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Last Holiday?
- Last Holiday stars Alec Guinness, Beatrice Campbell, Kay Walsh, Grégoire Aslan and Jean Colin.
- When was Last Holiday released?
- Last Holiday was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.