---
title: "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-pettigrew-lives-for-a-day-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12178
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-pettigrew-lives-for-a-day-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a 2008 feature film directed in the genres of drama, comedy, and romance, with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes and a PG-13 rating. The screenplay was written by David Magee and Simon Beaufoy based on the 1938 novel of the same name by Winifred Watson.

Set in London, England, on the eve of World War II, the story follows Guinevere Pettigrew, a strict governess who loses her job yet again. A series of fortunate circumstances leads her to meet Delysia LaFosse, a glamorous American jazz singer whose life is characterized by chaos, indecision, and a battle between love and fame.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A recently fired London governess crosses paths with a glamorous American jazz singer on the eve of World War II."

### Why Watch
- Features a screenplay by David Magee and Simon Beaufoy based on Winifred Watson's 1938 novel.
- Combines drama, comedy, and romance across a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes.
- Presents the chance encounter between a strict, repeatedly fired governess and a dazzling American singer.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking stories unrelated to period settings or romance may not find it appealing.
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends drama, comedy, and romance with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes, carrying a PG-13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #world-war-ii-eve, #london-setting, #governess-protagonist, #jazz-singer, #romantic-comedy-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bharat Nalluri
- **Networks / Studios**: Focus Features, Kudos, Shine Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?
Streaming availability can be checked on the movie page via The Movie Database (TMDB) watch options.

### Q: Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day worth watching?
The 2008 film adapts Winifred Watson's 1938 novel with a screenplay by David Magee and Simon Beaufoy, offering a blend of drama, comedy, and romance.

### Q: What is the runtime of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: Are there episodic seasons to binge?
No, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a feature film rather than a television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12178)
- [Velký den slečny Pettigrewové [Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/216980-velky-den-slecny-pettigrewove/zajimavosti)
- [Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Pettigrew_Lives_for_a_Day)

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