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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

“Every woman will have her day.”

★ 6.8(421)20081h 32m

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Director: Bharat Nalluri
Release date: 2008-03-07
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $16,724,933
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Focus Features

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day — trailer

About Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a 2008 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Bharat Nalluri, starring Frances McDormand, Amy Adams and Lee Pace. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 421 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Frances McDormand

Guinevere Pettigrew

Amy Adams

Delysia LaFosse

Lee Pace

Michael Pardew

Ciarán Hinds

Joe Blomfield

Shirley Henderson

Edythe Dubarry

Mark Strong

Nick Caldarelli

Tom Payne

Phil Goldman

Christina Cole

Charlotte Warren

Clare Clifford

Margery

Stephanie Cole

Miss Holt

Beatie Edney

Mrs. Brummegan

Sarah Kants

Annabel Darlington

Themes & keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookenglandjazz singer or musicianjazz clublove affairpianistgovernesshigh fashioneve of world war ii

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day on Netflix?+

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?+

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?+

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day stars Frances McDormand, Amy Adams, Lee Pace, Ciarán Hinds and Shirley Henderson.

When did Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day come out?+

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a 2008 movie directed by Bharat Nalluri.

What genre is Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?+

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day?+

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day was directed by Bharat Nalluri.