Driving Miss Daisy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1989, Driving Miss Daisy is a drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 99 minutes. “The funny, touching and totally irresistible story of a working relationship that became a 25-year friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 where shunned.
Who’s in it. Driving Miss Daisy stars Brian Muehl as Bogge, Mr. Knack, Noel MacNeal as Magellan, Webster, Morgan Freeman as Hoke Colburn and Pam Arciero as Quagmire, Emma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Driving Miss Daisy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $145.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Driving Miss Daisy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Driving Miss Daisy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Driving Miss Daisy (1989)?
- In US, Driving Miss Daisy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Driving Miss Daisy worth watching?
- Driving Miss Daisy holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Driving Miss Daisy?
- Driving Miss Daisy stars Brian Muehl, Noel MacNeal, Morgan Freeman, Pam Arciero and Jessica Tandy.
- When was Driving Miss Daisy released?
- Driving Miss Daisy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.