Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
2008, English. Directed by Bharat Nalluri.
Every woman will have her day.
London, England, on the eve of World War II. Guinevere Pettigrew, a strict governess who is unable to keep a job, is fired again. Lost in the hostile city, a series of fortunate circumstances lead her to meet Delysia LaFosse, a glamorous and dazzling American jazz singer whose life is a chaos ruled by indecision, a continuous battle between love and fame.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 438 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Bharat NalluriDirector
- Frances McDormandGuinevere Pettigrew
- Amy AdamsDelysia LaFosse
- Lee PaceMichael Pardew
- Ciarán HindsJoe Blomfield
- Shirley HendersonEdythe Dubarry
- Mark StrongNick Caldarelli
- Tom PaynePhil Goldman
- Christina ColeCharlotte Warren
- Clare CliffordMargery
- Stephanie ColeMiss Holt
- Beatie EdneyMrs. Brummegan
- Sarah KantsAnnabel Darlington
Details
- Released
- 7 March 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Simon Beaufoy, David Magee
- Box office
- $17M
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What Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is based on
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is based on Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, a 1938 novel by Winifred Watson.
Novel · 1938
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
By Winifred Watson
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day: quick answers
Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 438 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day on?
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?
If you liked Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, try Emma, Persuasion, Being Julia.
Who directed Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was directed by Bharat Nalluri and stars Frances McDormand, Amy Adams, Lee Pace.
What is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day based on?
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is based on Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, a 1938 novel by Winifred Watson.