Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
2008 · Movie · PG-13 · 92 min · ★ 6.8 · 71% critics
On the eve of World War II in London, a strict, newly unemployed governess stumbles into an unexpected job with a glamorous American performer whose life is a whirlwind of suitors, ambition, and mixed priorities. Over the course of one hectic day, their unlikely partnership forces hard choices about love, status, and what really matters.
Based on Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
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Details
- Years
- 2008
- Release date
- 2008-03-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Critic score
- 71/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (417 votes)
About
If you want a light, fast-moving pre-war romantic comedy with friendship, glamour, and a bit of heart, this fits; Not for you if you dislike frothy, predictable romance or broad humor like in Morning Glory.
Pros: charming odd-couple pairing; lively period atmosphere; strong lead performances | Cons: predictable romantic beats; broad, silly humor; some characters feel thin
Themes
- london, england
- based on novel or book
- england
- jazz singer or musician
- jazz club
- love affair
- pianist
- governess
- high fashion
- eve of world war ii
Cast & crew
Frances McDormand
as Guinevere Pettigrew
Amy Adams
as Delysia LaFosse
Lee Pace
as Michael Pardew
Ciarán Hinds
as Joe Blomfield
Shirley Henderson
as Edythe Dubarry
Mark Strong
as Nick Caldarelli
Tom Payne
as Phil Goldman
Christina Cole
as Charlotte Warren
Clare Clifford
as Margery
Stephanie Cole
as Miss Holt
Directed by Bharat Nalluri