Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bharat Nalluri, running about 92 minutes. “Every woman will have her day.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day stars Frances McDormand as Guinevere Pettigrew, Amy Adams as Delysia LaFosse, Lee Pace as Michael Pardew and Ciarán Hinds as Joe Blomfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)?
- In US, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day worth watching?
- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?
- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day stars Frances McDormand, Amy Adams, Lee Pace, Ciarán Hinds and Shirley Henderson.
- When was Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day released?
- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.