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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

2008Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic637.5Rotten Tomatoes77%71%

A romantic, wholesome drama movie about history and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Every woman will have her day.

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Historical Setting
  • Lighthearted & Charming
  • Strong Female Leads
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Showbiz Glamour
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Interwar London

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Bharat Nalluri
Written by
David Magee, Simon Beaufoy, Winifred Watson
Produced by
Nellie Bellflower, Stephen Garrett
Music by
Paul Englishby

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 7, 2008 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
March 7, 2008
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$17 million
Available in
53 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Invulnerable Knuckles, Cucumber Facial, Hidden Depths +9

  • Invulnerable Knuckles
  • Cucumber Facial
  • Hidden Depths
  • Nostalgia Ain't Like It Used to Be
  • Given Name Reveal
  • The Makeover
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Naked in Mink
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • The Lost Lenore
  • Dance of Romance
  • Shipper on Deck

12 of 60 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?"

Questions about Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day use?

Invulnerable KnucklesCucumber FacialHidden DepthsNostalgia Ain't Like It Used to BeGiven Name RevealThe MakeoverPrecision F-StrikeNaked in MinkAll Girls Want Bad BoysThe Lost LenoreDance of RomanceShipper on Deckand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including Invulnerable Knuckles, Cucumber Facial, and Hidden Depths.