Driving Miss Daisy (1989) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 1989 • 1h 39m
An elderly Jewish widow in Atlanta and her Black chauffeur develop a 25-year friendship across the changing American South. Jessica Tandy (Oscar), Morgan Freeman, Dan Aykroyd. PG rating is appropriate.
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Is Driving Miss Daisy appropriate for kids?
An elderly Jewish widow in Atlanta and her Black chauffeur develop a 25-year friendship across the changing American South. Jessica Tandy (Oscar), Morgan Freeman, Dan Aykroyd. PG rating is appropriate. Read more — free account
Content severity in Driving Miss Daisy
What happens in Driving Miss Daisy, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in Driving Miss Daisy
There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. The story focuses entirely on the platonic, decades-long friendship between the two lead characters. Occasional references to social events and marital dynamics occur, but they remain strictly G-rated in nature.
Violence and gore in Driving Miss Daisy
Physical violence and gore are completely absent from the movie. While the film addresses the tense social climate of the mid-century American South, it does so through dialogue and social situations rather than physical altercations. The only physical peril involves a brief, non-violent car accident at the beginning of the story.
Language in Driving Miss Daisy
The film contains moderate language, including several uses of period-accurate racial slurs and derogatory terms that reflect the historical setting of the Deep South. While these words are used to illustrate the prejudice of the era, they may be jarring for younger viewers. Occasional mild profanities like 'hell' and 'damn' also appear in the dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Driving Miss Daisy
There is no drug use or significant alcohol consumption depicted in the film. Some scenes featuring social gatherings or holiday meals show characters with glasses of wine or cocktails, but no one is shown to be intoxicated. Smoking is also virtually non-existent, keeping the focus on the evolving relationship between Daisy and Hoke.
Mature themes in Driving Miss Daisy
A 25-year friendship that transcends the social barriers of the American South. The film is careful to show both the friendship's genuine warmth and the racial dynamics that complicate it. Jessica Tandy's performance is a study in gradual softening.
Scary moments in Driving Miss Daisy
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Driving Miss Daisy yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Driving Miss Daisy appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Driving Miss Daisy is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. An elderly Jewish widow in Atlanta and her Black chauffeur develop a 25-year friendship across the changing American South. Jessica Tandy (Oscar), Morgan Freeman, Dan Aykroyd. PG rating is appropriate.
What age rating does Driving Miss Daisy have?
Driving Miss Daisy is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Driving Miss Daisy about?
An elderly Jewish widow in Atlanta and her Black chauffeur develop a 25-year friendship across the changing American South. Jessica Tandy (Oscar), Morgan Freeman, Dan Aykroyd. PG rating is appropriate.
Is there sex or nudity in Driving Miss Daisy?
There is no sexual content or nudity depicted in this film. The story focuses entirely on the platonic, decades-long friendship between the two lead characters. Occasional references to social events and marital dynamics occur, but they remain strictly…
How violent is Driving Miss Daisy?
Physical violence and gore are completely absent from the movie. While the film addresses the tense social climate of the mid-century American South, it does so through dialogue and social situations rather than physical altercations. The only physical peril…
Is the language in Driving Miss Daisy appropriate for kids?
The film contains moderate language, including several uses of period-accurate racial slurs and derogatory terms that reflect the historical setting of the Deep South. While these words are used to illustrate the prejudice of the era, they may be jarring for…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Driving Miss Daisy?
There is no drug use or significant alcohol consumption depicted in the film. Some scenes featuring social gatherings or holiday meals show characters with glasses of wine or cocktails, but no one is shown to be intoxicated. Smoking is also virtually…
What mature themes appear in Driving Miss Daisy?
A 25-year friendship that transcends the social barriers of the American South. The film is careful to show both the friendship's genuine warmth and the racial dynamics that complicate it. Jessica Tandy's performance is a study in gradual softening.
How long is Driving Miss Daisy?
Driving Miss Daisy runs 99 minutes, directed by Bruce Beresford, released in 1989.
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