Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,741 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama
Released: 1989-12-13
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch Driving Miss Daisy
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Driving Miss Daisy parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Driving Miss Daisy is a PG drama about an unlikely, decades-long friendship between an elderly widow and her chauffeur amid racial segregation.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Bruce Beresford
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
- Bob Hannah as Red Mitchell
- William Hall Jr. as Oscar
Driving Miss Daisy FAQ
Is Driving Miss Daisy good?
Driving Miss Daisy has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,741 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Driving Miss Daisy?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Driving Miss Daisy OK for kids?
Driving Miss Daisy is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Driving Miss Daisy is a PG drama about an unlikely, decades-long friendship between an elderly widow and her chauffeur amid racial segregation.
What movies are like Driving Miss Daisy?
If you liked Driving Miss Daisy, try The Best of Enemies, The Banker, The Help and The Butler.