Driving Miss Daisy

About Driving Miss Daisy

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's Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 drama film. Morgan Freeman takes the lead as Hoke Colburn, Jessica Tandy as Daisy Werthan, Dan Aykroyd as Boolie Werthan, and Patti LuPone as Florine Werthan.

Released in December 1989, it runs 99 minutes. Written by Alfred Uhry. Production companies include Allied Filmmakers, Majestic Films International, and The Zanuck Company. It is adapted from a stage production.

Shelv files it under car accident, widow, civil rights, and unlikely friendship. It scores 7.2 out of 10 from 1,870 TMDB voters and it carries a PG rating.

The Butler, Gramps Is in the Resistance, and Tommy make useful companions to Driving Miss Daisy, all filed under 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.