Official movie poster for Driving Miss Daisy (1989), a drama film

Driving Miss Daisy(1989)

The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.

7.2(1,854)1h 39m1989-12-13
Drama

Driving Miss Daisy Synopsis

The story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan and her relationship with her black chauffeur, Hoke. From an initial mere work relationship grew in 25 years a strong friendship between the two very different characters, in a time when those types of relationships were shunned.

Driving Miss Daisy (1989) is a drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, released on December 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd and Patti LuPone. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,854 ratings.

Director:
Bruce Beresford
Writers:
Alfred Uhry, Alfred Uhry
Producers:
Lili Fini Zanuck, Richard D. Zanuck
Cinematographer:
Peter James
Composer:
Hans Zimmer
Production:
Warner Bros. Pictures, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers, The Zanuck Company
Budget:
$7,500,000
Revenue:
$145,793,296
Status:
Released

Driving Miss Daisy (1989) Trailer

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Driving Miss Daisy Videos & Clips

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Driving Miss Daisy Wins Adapted Screenplay: 1990 Oscars

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Driving Miss Daisy Wins Makeup: 1990 Oscars

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Driving Miss Daisy Wins Best Picture: 1990 Oscars

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Jessica Tandy Wins Best Actress: 1990 Oscars

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Driving Miss Daisy Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 1,854 ratings.

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8/10

Bit of an odd one, though it does end up leaving a mark. <em>'Driving Miss Daisy'</em> perhaps skirts around the larger picture in regards to the discrimination it alludes to, but all in all it's a charming tale about unlikely friendships. I do like when movies follow characters across an extended amount of time, in this case we see events stretch across 25 years; seeing characters grow and develop as they age is a…

Reviewed on September 22, 2024

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Driving Miss Daisy – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Driving Miss Daisy online?

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Driving Miss Daisy (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Driving Miss Daisy?

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The main cast of Driving Miss Daisy (1989) includes Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone and Esther Rolle. The film was directed by Bruce Beresford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Driving Miss Daisy released?

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Driving Miss Daisy was released on December 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 39m.

Is Driving Miss Daisy worth watching?

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Driving Miss Daisy (1989) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 1,854 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Driving Miss Daisy?

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