Driving Miss Daisy
Movie19891h 39m72% Match

Driving Miss Daisy

The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.

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.

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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.

Released December 13, 1989

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Hoke Colburn

Jessica Tandy

Jessica Tandy

Daisy Werthan

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Boolie Werthan

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Florine Werthan

Esther Rolle

Esther Rolle

Idella

Joann Havrilla

Joann Havrilla

Miss McClatchey

Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon

Trooper #1

Crystal R. Fox

Crystal R. Fox

Katie Bell

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