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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

2008 · 92 min Drama Comedy Romance
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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🎭 Cast

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

Guinevere Pettigrew

Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Delysia LaFosse

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Michael Pardew

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Joe Blomfield

Shirley Henderson

Shirley Henderson

Edythe Dubarry

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Nick Caldarelli

Tom Payne

Tom Payne

Phil Goldman

Christina Cole

Christina Cole

Charlotte Warren

Clare Clifford

Clare Clifford

Margery

Stephanie Cole

Stephanie Cole

Miss Holt

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