Driving Miss Daisy

Name: Driving Miss Daisy
Director: Bruce Beresford
Genre: Drama
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle

1989Dir. Bruce Beresford1h 39m

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Runtime1h 39m

Released1989

Budget$7.5M

Box office$145.8M

DirectorBruce Beresford

About This Movie

Driving Miss Daisy is one of those quiet character studies that really digs into the subtleties of friendship. The chemistry between Jessica Tandy as Daisy and Morgan Freeman as Hoke is just wonderful. Their relationship evolves over 25 years, and you really feel the weight of time and change in the South during that period. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to soak in the moments, and the dialogue is sharp, often laced with humor amidst the serious undertones. The film captures the tension of its era without being overly preachy. Plus, Bruce Beresford’s direction gives it this intimate, almost stage-like feel. It’s not flashy, but it resonates long after the credits roll.

Released in 1989, won 4 Oscars.Notable for its dialogue-driven storytelling.Filmed in Georgia, captures Southern atmosphere.Jessica Tandy's performance earned her an Oscar.