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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

2008·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

  • Romance8
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

History and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Romantic ComedyHistorical SettingLighthearted & CharmingStrong Female LeadsEscapist EntertainmentShowbiz GlamourFeel-Good MovieInterwar London

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?

1 h 32 min

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?

Critics70
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day much the same way.

What language is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day use?

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TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, including Invulnerable Knuckles, Cucumber Facial, Hidden Depths.