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Driving Miss Daisy

  • 19891989
  • PGPG
  • 1h 39m
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Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy in Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
ComedyDramaRomance
An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
112K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,953
905
    • Bruce Beresford
    • Alfred Uhry(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Jessica Tandy
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Bruce Beresford
    • Alfred Uhry(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Morgan Freeman
    • Jessica Tandy
    • Dan Aykroyd
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    • 206User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Won 4 Oscars

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    Jessica Tandy in Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
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    Dan Aykroyd, Morgan Freeman, and Jessica Tandy in Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
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    Dan Aykroyd and Morgan Freeman in Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
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    Dan Aykroyd, Morgan Freeman, and Jessica Tandy in Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
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    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Hoke Colburn
    Jessica Tandy
    Jessica Tandy
    • Daisy Werthan
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Boolie Werthan
    Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone
    • Florine Werthan
    • (as Patti Lupone)
    Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle
    • Idella
    Jo Ann Havrilla
    Jo Ann Havrilla
    • Miss McClatchey
    • (as Joann Havrilla)
    William Hall Jr.
    • Oscar
    Alvin M. Sugarman
    • Dr. Weil
    Clarice F. Geigerman
    • Nonie
    Muriel Moore
    • Miriam
    Sylvia Kaler
    • Beulah
    Carolyn Gold
    • Neighbor Lady
    Crystal Fox
    Crystal Fox
    • Katie Bell
    • (as Crystal R. Fox)
    Bob Hannah
    Bob Hannah
    • Red Mitchell
    Ray McKinnon
    Ray McKinnon
    • Trooper #1
    Ashley Josey
    • Trooper #2
    Jack Rousso
    • Slick
    Fred Faser
    • Insurance Agent
      • Bruce Beresford
      • Alfred Uhry(screenplay) (play)
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    • Trivia
      Jessica Tandy won the Best Actress Oscar for her role as Daisy Werthan. At age 81, she is the oldest winner of a Best Actress Oscar. She was the oldest winner for a competitive Oscar until 2012 when Christopher Plummer won Best Supporting Actor for Beginners (2010) at age 82. He is still the oldest acting winner and nominee (having been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for All the Money in the World (2017) at age 88). He was later usurped by James Ivory who won Best Adapted Screenplay for Call Me by Your Name (2017) at age 89.
    • Goofs
      The bombing of The Temple in Atlanta took place in 1958, yet is shown as occurring in 1966 or later (because it is shown after the scene in which Boolie receives an award in 1966). Hoke is also driving mid-1960s Cadillac in the scene.
    • Quotes

      Daisy Werthan: Hoke?

      Hoke Colburn: Yes'm.

      Daisy Werthan: You're my best friend.

      Hoke Colburn: No, go on Miss Daisy.

      Daisy Werthan: No, really, you are...

      [Takes Hoke's hand]

      Daisy Werthan: You are.

      Hoke Colburn: Yes'm.

    • Crazy credits
      Film title logo appears at the end of closing credits
    • Connections
      Featured in Precious Images (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      After The Ball
      (1892)

      Words and Music by Charles Harris (as Charles K. Harris)

      Sung a cappella by Jessica Tandy (uncredited)

      Published by Charles K. Harris Publishing Company, Inc.

    User reviews206

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    The Growth of Affection
    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 goes by, though, Daisy's need of Hoke becomes clearer to herself. She begins to depend on him. This is definitely made clear at the end when Hoke is feeding Daisy her pumpkin pie, and she enjoys each bite fully.

    Another aspect of the movie which got to me was the great array of choices the director made with the filming. Hoke is a character of very few words but teaches Daisy so much. Morgan Freeman's acting in this character is amazing. The knowledge he shows within his eyes is one reason I almost felt closer to him than Daisy did throughout the first half of the movie. In a way, he teaches her a new way of life. He does so by showing himself truly and honestly.

    Another choice the director made was in the symbolic way the film was made. The beauty of the many seasons is shown through the changes of the landscape. The trees transform from winter to spring and the streets go from sheets of ice to warm asphalt. And the cars get larger and more high tech. Time is so important in Daisy's and Hoke's affection/friendship that this is a great way to show that.

    There are so many aspects of this film which I could go on and on about. It is a wonderful film of which any person can get a fulfilling movie watching experience out of. They can also learn a lot from it, too! Watch it.
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    • lcbabybleue
    • Feb 27, 2003

    FAQ4

    • Why was she addressed as Miss, and not Mrs Daisy ?
    • What movie was Idella watching when she dies of heart attack?

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 1990 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
      • Hebrew
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    • Filming locations
      • 822 Lullwater Road, Druid Hills, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Zanuck Company
      • Allied Filmmakers
      • Majestic Films International
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    • 1 hour 39 minutes
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