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Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

1989Movie⏱️ 1h 39mPG🏆 #1719 Top Rated
ComedyDrama
7.3
IMDB Rating
123,259 votes

An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.

Director
Bruce Beresford
Writers
N/A
Stars
Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd
Release Date
January 26, 1990
Language
English, Hebrew
Country
United States
🏆 22
Wins
🎯 24
Nominations
💬 230
Reviews
📋 159K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

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
Jo Ann Havrilla
Jo Ann Havrilla
as Miss McClatchey
👤
William Hall Jr.
as Oscar
👤
Alvin M. Sugarman
as Dr. Weil
👤
Clarice F. Geigerman
as Nonie
👤
Muriel Moore
as Miriam

💰 Box Office

$145,793,296
Worldwide Gross
$106,593,296
Domestic Gross
$73,745
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Dolby Stereo
Color
Color
Filming Location
822 Lullwater Road, Druid Hills, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Production
The Zanuck Company, Allied Filmmakers, Majestic Films International

🏷️ Keywords

widow1950sold agegardeningfuneral

🎯 Categories

Period DramaComedyDrama

⭐ Featured Review

The Growth of Affection
by lcbabybleue2003-02-27

"After watching this film for the second time I realized just how important the affection that occurs between Hoke and Daisy really is. What grows between these two is something most people only wish to have in their lives. What is so special about it, though? From the beginning of their relationship, the two are forced to be together. Daisy is forced to have a driver and Hoke is hired on for that position. For both, the relationship is one out of need. Hoke needs a paying job and Daisy needs a driver in her old age (although, she would never admit it to anyone especially herself). As time ..."

💡 Did You Know?

Three black men are seen crossing railroad tracks in Atlanta. All three of these men are descendants of the real person (Will Coleman) that the "Hoke" character was based upon.

📖 Synopsis

An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.