# Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)

> A down-and-out governess finds unexpected purpose while shepherding a glamorous singer through one chaotic day of romance and ambition in prewar London.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6972

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Bharat Nalluri
- Cast: Frances McDormand, Amy Adams, Lee Pace, Ciarán Hinds, Shirley Henderson, Mark Strong, Tom Payne, Christina Cole
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970468/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, frothy, warm, date night, lazy sunday

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