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Movie Info

Release Date: December 13, 1989
Runtime: 99 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $7,500,000
Revenue: $145,793,296
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
85%
Tomatometer
81
81/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.2/10
TMDB
1,757 votes
7.3/10
IMDb
124,295 votes
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Driving Miss Daisy

1989

"A journey of friendship, patience, and understanding."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Conduciendo a Miss Daisy? 🇵🇹 PT: Conduzindo Miss Daisy? 🇮🇹 IT: A spasso con Daisy? 🇰🇷 KO: 드라이빙 미스 데이지? 🇨🇳 ZH: 为戴茜小姐开车? All international titles (16) →
Drama 99 min 7.3/10

Awards & Recognition

2 Wins
2 Nominations
4 Total
BAFTA
1
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1991 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Jessica Tandy Winner
1990 Oscars Best Actress Jessica Tandy Winner
1990 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Dan Aykroyd Nominated
1990 Oscars Best Actor Morgan Freeman Nominated
Year Festival Category Winner
1991 BAFTA Best Leading Actress Jessica Tandy
1990 Oscars Best Actress Jessica Tandy
Year Festival Category Winner
1990 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Dan Aykroyd
1990 Oscars Best Actor Morgan Freeman

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $7,500,000
Revenue: $145,793,296
Profit $138,293,296
ROI +1843.9% (19.4x)

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Keywords

#based on play or musical 93 #1960s 84 #1970s 80 #1940s 76 #1950s 67 #widow 42 #car accident 25 #individual 16 #unlikely friendship 16 #self-discovery 14 #culture clash 13 #racial segregation 11 #elderly 9 #civil rights 7 #chauffeur 7

Trivia & Fun Facts about Driving Miss Daisy

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  • The film was shot primarily in and around Atlanta, Georgia, which provided a backdrop that enhanced the Southern setting of the story.

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  • Morgan Freeman's portrayal of Hoke was influenced by his real-life experiences growing up in a segregated community, lending authenticity to the character's journey.

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  • Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman developed a strong rapport off-screen, which translated into their performances and added depth to their on-screen friendship.

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  • In one scene, Daisy's car appears to be stuck in a series of potholes, which was a practical effect achieved by placing the vehicle on a rig that allowed it to bounce realistically.

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  • The film subtly references the changing social landscape of the American South, particularly through the evolving relationship between Daisy and Hoke, reflecting broader themes of racial integration.

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  • During production, some crew members noted that Dan Aykroyd's comedic background brought a unique dynamic to the otherwise serious tone of the film, creating moments of levity during shooting.

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  • There is a scene where Daisy's son is seen reading a newspaper, which highlights the era's social context and serves as a visual cue to the audience about the challenges faced by the characters.

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