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Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

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

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Driving Miss Daisy
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1989-12-13
  • Runtime: 99 minutes
  • Rating: 7.238/10 (1691 votes)
  • Budget: $7,500,000
  • Revenue: $145,793,296
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers, The Zanuck Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.523
  • Languages: English, Hebrew

Cast & Crew

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

as Hoke Colburn

Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

as Daisy Werthan

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

as Boolie Werthan

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

as Florine Werthan

Esther Rolle

Esther Rolle

as Idella

Joann Havrilla

Joann Havrilla

as Miss McClatchey

Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

as Trooper #1

Crystal R. Fox

Crystal R. Fox

as Katie Bell

Bob Hannah

Bob Hannah

as Red Mitchell

William Hall Jr.

William Hall Jr.

as Oscar

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Trailers & Clips

Trailer

Driving Miss Daisy Wins Adapted Screenplay: 1990 Oscars

Driving Miss Daisy Wins Makeup: 1990 Oscars

Driving Miss Daisy Wins Best Picture: 1990 Oscars

Jessica Tandy Wins Best Actress: 1990 Oscars

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Keywords

individualchauffeurculture clashself-discoverywidow1970satlantapulitzer prizecivil rightsracial segregationbased on play or musicalcar accidentunlikely friendshipelderlyafrican american servant1940s1950s1960selderly ladyrace relations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Driving Miss Daisy?

Driving Miss Daisy is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1989-12-13.

Who are the main actors in Driving Miss Daisy?

The main cast includes Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle, .

Where can I watch Driving Miss Daisy online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Driving Miss Daisy is available.

Is Driving Miss Daisy based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Driving Miss Daisy?

Driving Miss Daisy has an IMDb rating of 7.238/10 based on 1691 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Driving Miss Daisy?

The movie had a production budget of $7,500,000 and earned $145,793,296 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Driving Miss Daisy?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures, Majestic Films International, Allied Filmmakers, The Zanuck Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Driving Miss Daisy filmed?

Driving Miss Daisy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Driving Miss Daisy?

The total runtime of Driving Miss Daisy is 99 minutes.

Is Driving Miss Daisy suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Driving Miss Daisy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Driving Miss Daisy.

Does Driving Miss Daisy have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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