The Lost Holliday is a 2024 American drama film directed by Jussie Smollett and written by Smollett and Jerrell Chesney. Smollett also recorded a soundtrack album for the movie.
The film premiered at the 28th annual American Black Film Festival in June 2024. It was released in selected theatres on September 27, 2024, by AMC Theatres. It was also released on Amazon Prime on May 9, 2025.
Plot The film follows Cassandra Marshall (Vivica Fox), who travels to Los Angeles to plan the funeral of her estranged son, Damien (Jabari Redd). Upon her arrival, Cassandra discovers that the funeral arrangements are already being handled by her son's husband, Jason (Jussie Smollett).
Cast Vivica A. Fox as Cassandra Marshall Jussie Smollett as Jason Holliday Jabari Redd as Damien Holliday Marquise Vilsón as DeSean 'Duck' Adesina Brittany S. Hall as Cheyenne Holliday Miriam A. Hyman as Katia Del Gado Gina Belafonte as Meredith Clayton-Perrineau Leslie David Baker as Dr. Blevins Londyn Carter as Arielle Adams-Holliday Memphis Cade as Garland Kirby IV Cynthia Bailey as Victoria Van Der Poole
Reception On film rating website IMDb the film has a 1.9/10 average rating from 557 reviews.
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