Driving Miss Daisy (1989) movie poster

Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

"The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 87%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 83% (RT: 85%, MC: 81) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (1,751 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
Metacritic
81
Cast
Morgan Freeman as Hoke Colburn
Jessica Tandy as Daisy Werthan
Dan Aykroyd as Boolie Werthan
Patti LuPone as Florine Werthan
Esther Rolle as Idella
Joann Havrilla as Miss McClatchey
Ray McKinnon as Trooper #1
Crystal R. Fox as Katie Bell
Yes. 87% of real audiences liked it based on 1,751 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 83%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1989 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 drama film directed by Bruce Beresford. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,751 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Driving Miss Daisy delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Driving Miss Daisy (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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