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Driving Miss Daisy

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

★ 7.2(1,811)19891h 39m

Driving Miss Daisy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bruce Beresford
Release date: 1989-12-13
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $145,793,296
Budget: $7,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

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About Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Bruce Beresford, starring Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy and Dan Aykroyd. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 1,811 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Driving Miss Daisy in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Morgan Freeman

Hoke Colburn

Jessica Tandy

Daisy Werthan

Dan Aykroyd

Boolie Werthan

Patti LuPone

Florine Werthan

Esther Rolle

Idella

Joann Havrilla

Miss McClatchey

William Hall Jr.

Oscar

Alvin M. Sugarman

Dr. Weil

Clarice F. Geigerman

Nonie

Muriel Moore

Miriam

Sylvia Kaler

Beulah

Carolyn Gold

Neighbor Lady

Themes & keywords

individualchauffeurculture clashself-discoverywidow1970satlantapulitzer prizecivil rightsracial segregationbased on play or musicalcar accidentunlikely friendshipelderlyafrican american servant

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Driving Miss Daisy in United States?+

In United States, Driving Miss Daisy is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Driving Miss Daisy on Netflix?+

Driving Miss Daisy is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Driving Miss Daisy?+

Driving Miss Daisy has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Driving Miss Daisy?+

Driving Miss Daisy stars Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone and Esther Rolle.

When did Driving Miss Daisy come out?+

Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 movie directed by Bruce Beresford.

What genre is Driving Miss Daisy?+

Driving Miss Daisy is Drama film.

Who directed Driving Miss Daisy?+

Driving Miss Daisy was directed by Bruce Beresford.