# Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

> An independent Atlanta widow and her new chauffeur slowly turn decades of racial and generational tension into an enduring friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/323

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- Cast: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle, Joann Havrilla, William Hall Jr., Alvin M. Sugarman
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097239/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, gentle, witty, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of friendship and change across generations.

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