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Driving Miss Daisy

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Drama / Comedy
USA, 1989, 99 min (Alternative: 95 min)

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Fiercely independent and penny-pinching Miss Daisy (Jessica Tandy) is appalled when her nephew decides she is too old to drive and hires her a black chauffeur (Morgan Freeman). Set in the Deep South of the 1950s and 60s, the film touches on racism and prejudice but mainly focuses on the developing relationship between the wealthy Jewish woman and her chauffeur, who she initially ignores, then accepts and finally befriends. (Pathé Distribution UK)

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Awards

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Academy Awards

  • 1990 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
  • 1990 - Jessica Tandy (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
  • 1990 - Alfred Uhry (Best Adapted Screenplay)
  • 1990 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
  • 1990 - Morgan Freeman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
  • 1990 - Dan Aykroyd (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
  • 1990 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
  • 1990 - Best Achievement in Production Design
  • 1990 - Best Achievement in Costume Design

Golden Globes

  • 1990 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
  • 1990 - Morgan Freeman (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
  • 1990 - Jessica Tandy (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)