Driving Miss Daisy
"The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship."
Originally released in 1989. Driving Miss Daisy is a drama film. directed by Bruce Beresford.
Starring Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, and Dan Aykroyd
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,713 votes)
Budget
$7.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$145.8M
19.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,500,000
- Revenue
- $145,793,296
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Majestic Films International
- Allied Filmmakers
- The Zanuck Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driving Miss Daisy about?
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...
Who directed Driving Miss Daisy?
Driving Miss Daisy was directed by Bruce Beresford.
How long is Driving Miss Daisy?
Driving Miss Daisy has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Driving Miss Daisy released?
Driving Miss Daisy was released on December 13, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Driving Miss Daisy?
The main cast of Driving Miss Daisy includes Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle.
Is Driving Miss Daisy worth watching?
Driving Miss Daisy has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,713 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.