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Multi- award-winning drama tells the story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan (Tandy) and her relationship with her...
Multi- award-winning drama tells the story of an old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan (Tandy) and her relationship with her African American chauffeur Hoke (Freeman). Beginning as reluctant acquaintances, over 25 years their relationship blossoms into a strong friendship - and at a time when such relationships were sternly frowned upon.
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85 %105 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
81 %53,871 reviewsAudience score rating
"Bruce Beresford's sensitive direction complements Alfred Uhry's skillful adapation of his Pulitzer Prize-winning play."
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Variety
Variety"Far too cosy to serve as an effective social or political metaphor; better to regard it as a solid ensemble piece."
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Time Out
Time Out"There is an exhilarating, singularly theatrical lightness of touch that is often lost when these settings are made manifest in a movie."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"This is Tandy's finest two hours onscreen in a film career that goes back to 1932."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"Driving Miss Daisy is a film of great love and patience, telling a story that takes 25 years to unfold, exploring its characters as few films take the time to do."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"Freeman and Tandy have their own performer's pride, and that transfers to their characters. Tandy, in particular, is almost astringent in her denial of easy emotion."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesDriving Miss Daisy | Details
Award winner- Winner of Best Picture, Best Actress (Tandy), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Makeup, 1990 Academy Awards; winner of Best Picture (Comedy or Musical), Best Actress (Tandy) and Best Actor (Freeman), 1990 Golden Globes; winner of Best Actress (Tandy), 1991 BAFTA Awards; winner of the Silver Berlin Bear for Best Acting Team (Tandy and Freeman), Berlin International Film Festival
- Rating
- PG,
- Runtime
- 99
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
