Driving Miss Daisy
PG“The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.”
1989·99 min·Released
Studio: Allied Filmmakers, Majestic Films International, The Zanuck Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
7.2TMDb
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Theatrical Dec 13, 1989
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USA · English · Kids
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.
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Crew
DirectorBruce Beresford
WriterAlfred Uhry
Cast
Morgan Freeman
Hoke Colburn
Jessica Tandy
Daisy Werthan
Dan Aykroyd
Boolie Werthan
Patti LuPone
Florine Werthan
Esther Rolle
Idella
Joann Havrilla
Miss McClatchey
Ray McKinnon
Trooper #1
Crystal R. Fox
Katie Bell
Bob Hannah
Red Mitchell
William Hall Jr.
Oscar
Alvin M. Sugarman
Dr. Weil
Clarice F. Geigerman
Nonie
Muriel Moore
Miriam
Sylvia Kaler
Beulah
Carolyn Gold
Neighbor Lady
Ashley Josey
Trooper #2
Jack Rousso
Slick
Fred Faser
Insurance Agent
Indra A. Thomas
Soloist
Trilby Beresford
Child (uncredited)
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Keywords
individualchauffeurculture clashself-discoverywidow1970satlantapulitzer prizecivil rightsracial segregationbased on play or musicalcar accidentunlikely friendshipelderlyafrican american servant1940s1950s1960selderly ladyrace relations
Details
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$146M
TMDb Votes
1,770
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026