Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy

1989 · 99 min · EN · PG · 7.2 (1,781 votes)
Dir. Bruce Beresford · Starring Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle, Joann Havrilla · Music Hans Zimmer

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

Drama

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.

VIBE

Experience a tender, decades-spanning journey of an unlikely bond blossoming against a backdrop of societal change. It's a gentle, heartfelt exploration of human connection, prejudice, and the quiet dignity found in shared understanding. The film feels like a warm, reflective embrace.

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