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Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

โ€œThe funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 1,872 votes 1h 39m pg Drama

#19 of 70 films from 1989 #1392 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Bruce Beresford ยท Written by Alfred Uhry

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Overview

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.

Cast

Morgan Freemanas Hoke Colburn
Jessica Tandyas Daisy Werthan
Dan Aykroydas Boolie Werthan
Patti LuPoneas Florine Werthan
Esther Rolleas Idella
Joann Havrillaas Miss McClatchey
William Hall Jr.as Oscar
Alvin M. Sugarmanas Dr. Weil
Clarice F. Geigermanas Nonie
Muriel Mooreas Miriam
Sylvia Kaleras Beulah
Carolyn Goldas Neighbor Lady
Crystal R. Foxas Katie Bell
Bob Hannahas Red Mitchell

Facts

Release dateDecember 13, 1989
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 1989 average of 103 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$7,500,000
Box office$145,793,296 (19.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0097239

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Questions

How long is Driving Miss Daisy?
Driving Miss Daisy runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Driving Miss Daisy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,872 votes, which places it #19 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 74%) and #1392 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Driving Miss Daisy?
Driving Miss Daisy was directed by Bruce Beresford. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mr. Church (2016), Double Jeopardy (1999), The Contract (2006).
Who stars in Driving Miss Daisy?
Morgan Freeman as Hoke Colburn; Jessica Tandy as Daisy Werthan; Dan Aykroyd as Boolie Werthan; Patti LuPone as Florine Werthan; Esther Rolle as Idella; Joann Havrilla as Miss McClatchey.
What is Driving Miss Daisy rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Driving Miss Daisy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/19951.

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