Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

  • PG
  • 12/11/1989 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 39m

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

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.

Bruce Beresford

Director

Alfred Uhry

Screenplay

Cast

Morgan Freeman's headshot

Morgan Freeman

Hoke Colburn
Jessica Tandy's headshot

Jessica Tandy

Daisy Werthan
Dan Aykroyd's headshot

Dan Aykroyd

Boolie Werthan
Patti LuPone's headshot

Patti LuPone

Florine Werthan
Esther Rolle's headshot

Esther Rolle

Idella
Joann Havrilla's headshot

Joann Havrilla

Miss McClatchey
William Hall Jr.'s headshot

William Hall Jr.

Oscar
Alvin M. Sugarman's headshot

Alvin M. Sugarman

Dr. Weil

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