

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
- Drama
- Comedy
- Romance
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.
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a 2008 romantic comedy-drama set in pre-World War II London, following a strict governess who befriends a glamorous American jazz singer. The film stars Frances McDormand and Amy Adams in a charming story about friendship, reinvention, and finding joy amid life's chaos.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Top cast
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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- Sally LeonardWoman at Train Station
Katy MurphyMiss Holt's Assistant
Tim PotterNightclub Patron

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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day — frequently asked
When was Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day released?
The film was released on March 7, 2008.
Where can I watch Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?
As a 2008 theatrical release, the film is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase through digital retailers, though availability varies by region and changes over time.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Guinevere Pettigrew, a jobless governess in 1930s London, who meets Delysia LaFosse, a glamorous jazz singer, and becomes unexpectedly drawn into her chaotic world of romance and ambition on the eve of World War II.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Frances McDormand as Guinevere Pettigrew and Amy Adams as Delysia LaFosse.














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