Cactus Classic Cinema: “Driving Miss Daisy” (1989) PG - starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Doors: 7 pm  Show: 7:20 pm

Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 American comedy drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Alfred Uhry, based on Uhry’s 1987 play. The film stars Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd. Freeman reprised his role from the original Off-Broadway production.

The story defines Daisy and her point of view through a network of relationships and emotions by focusing on her home life, synagogue, friends, family, fears, and concerns over a twenty-five-year period.

Driving Miss Daisy was a critical and commercial success upon its release and at the 62nd Academy Awards received nine nominations and won four: Best Picture, Best Actress (for Tandy), Best Makeup and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Rated PG
Running Time: 1 hour, 37 minutes
General Admission: $7
Floor level seating