Driving Miss Daisy
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.
Critics Sentiment
Hoke gently feeds Daisy Thanksgiving pie at the nursing home
Daisy stubbornly refuses to let Hoke drive her anywhere
The film rises significantly from Daisy's initial stubborn resistance to the powerful Martin Luther King dinner sequence, gaining nearly 2 points as their relationship deepens.
Driving Miss Daisy follows a gentle but consistent upward trajectory, with critics responding positively to the gradual development of the central relationship. While some found the pacing occasionally slow and the racial themes somewhat sanitized, most praised the authentic performances and emotional honesty, culminating in a deeply moving finale that resonated strongly with audiences.
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Morgan Freeman
Hoke Colburn
Jessica Tandy
Daisy Werthan
Dan Aykroyd
Boolie Werthan
Patti LuPone
Florine Werthan
Esther Rolle
Idella
Joann Havrilla
Miss McClatchey
Ray McKinnon
Trooper #1
Crystal R. Fox
Katie Bell
Bob Hannah
Red Mitchell
William Hall Jr.
Oscar
Alvin M. Sugarman
Dr. Weil
Clarice F. Geigerman
Nonie
Muriel Moore
Miriam
Sylvia Kaler
Beulah
Carolyn Gold
Neighbor Lady
Ashley Josey
Trooper #2
Jack Rousso
Slick
Fred Faser
Insurance Agent
Indra A. Thomas
Soloist
Trilby Beresford
Child (uncredited)
Crew
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