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Driving Miss Daisy

1989Movie1 h 39 minPG

Drama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic817.3Rotten Tomatoes85%81%

A wholesome, slow-burning drama movie about history and society, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Period Drama
  • Character Study
  • Heartwarming Friendship
  • Social Commentary
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Gentle Humor
  • Outstanding Acting
  • Southern Charm
  • Intergenerational Bond

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Bruce Beresford
Written by
Alfred Uhry
Produced by
Lili Fini Zanuck, Richard D. Zanuck
Music by
Hans Zimmer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 13, 1989 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
December 13, 1989
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hebrew
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$146 million
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

Ascended Extra, Greedy Jew, Badass Driver +9

  • Ascended Extra
  • Greedy Jew
  • Badass Driver
  • Racist Grandma
  • Catch Phrase
  • Scare Chord
  • Call-Back
  • Felony Misdemeanor
  • Grew a Spine
  • Time Skip
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • What the Hell, Hero?

12 of 49 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Driving Miss Daisy?"

Questions about Driving Miss Daisy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Driving Miss Daisy?

The RokuHooplaPlexTubi TV

In the United States, Driving Miss Daisy is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Driving Miss Daisy worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Driving Miss Daisy okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Driving Miss Daisy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Driving Miss Daisy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Driving Miss Daisy a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$146 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $146 million worldwide, 19.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Driving Miss Daisy use?

Ascended ExtraGreedy JewBadass DriverRacist GrandmaCatch PhraseScare ChordCall-BackFelony MisdemeanorGrew a SpineTime SkipDefrosting Ice QueenWhat the Hell, Hero?and 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Ascended Extra, Greedy Jew, and Badass Driver.