Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

Kernel Score: 83% · 1,741 ratings

Genres: Drama

Released: 1989-12-13

Runtime: 99 minutes

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.

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