--- product_id: 52474991 title: "Driving Miss Daisy DVD" price: "£9.56" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52474991-driving-miss-daisy-dvd store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Driving Miss Daisy DVD **Price:** £9.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Driving Miss Daisy DVD - **How much does it cost?** £9.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52474991-driving-miss-daisy-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description 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.The film won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. desertcart.co.uk Review Winner of the Academy Award for best picture of 1989, this gracefully moving drama, adapted from the hit play by Alfred Uhry, chronicles the 25-year friendship between a stubborn, ageing Southern widow (Jessica Tandy) and her loyal chauffeur (Morgan Freeman). At first, the self-sufficient Miss Daisy is reluctant to accept the services of a chauffeur, but Hoke is quiet, wise, and tolerant, and as the years pass the unlikely friends develop a deep mutual respect and admiration.Tandy deservedly won the Oscar for her sassy and sensitive performance, and Freeman earned an Oscar nomination for bringing quiet depth and integrity to his memorable role. Ironically, director Bruce Beresford (Tender Mercies) was not nominated, but the film won Oscars for makeup and for Uhry's screenplay, in addition to a supporting actor nomination for Dan Aykroyd as Daisy's supportive son. Delicate, funny, and bittersweet, Driving Miss Daisy was a surprise hit when released, and marked the crowning achievement of Tandy's great career. --Jeff Shannon Review: Good acting. Nice story - Thoroughly enjoyable film Review: This justifiably very popular film is a good example of the advantages of the BD option and can be confidently considered - This 1989 film starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman is a gentle exploration of a developing relationship between the two main characters that started with mistrust and rejection and ends with close friendship and a reversal of roles. Following a car accident at her own home, Miss Daisy's son arranges for her to have a permanent chauffeur. This is totally resisted by the wealthy Miss Daisy who is both highly independent and colour prejudiced. Her chauffeur is a man of considerable charm and patience, totally honest and reliable. Over the course of the film, which spans decades of social turmoil in the US, the nature of the relationship changes as it becomes evident that both are social outcasts and where both can gain mutual benefit from looking after each other. This is as far as one can go without being a 'spoiler.' One cannot imaging the sensitive plot being handled with more sympathy or empathy than here and that is why the film has such a high reputation an considerable following. However, this review is not intended to discuss the actual film as by now it will have both its supporters and detractors. Entering into those conflicts is not the purpose of the review which is aimed squarely at the many supporters of this film. Essentially, for all of those who are keen supporters of this film and who have bought the previous DVD version of this disc, the only issue of vital importance will be whether the Blu-ray offers an improvement technically sufficient to justify the additional expense. For this reviewer the answer is a clear affirmative. The upgrade offers a clear advance on both image and audio quality with the imaging being a marked improvement. The colours are firmer and there is an increase to the perceived depth of the imaging. The whole film simply becomes more 'real.' The film, which is so concerned with close characterisation, benefits considerably from this enhancement of reality. The degree of improvement experienced from this BD will also inevitably depend on the replay equipment used. The following technical information is intended to be a guide to aid in assessment. The screen used for this review is only of moderate dimensions being a 40 inch television screen. However, the television is a high performing 4K unit which delivers a compensating positive effect. The moderate screen size lacks the impact of larger screens but is less critical of film faults. However, the contributing player is, unusually, able to separate the audio and visual HDMI signals before they leave separately to the television and pre-amp. That feature enhances both the visual and audio elements of the output. The audio, not so critical in the case, delivers an unusually wide-ranging and revealing performance. Its precision is equally revealing of film scores. Readers with alternative equipment will have to interpret this review bearing in mind their own equipment and its comparative advantages and disadvantages. The disc offers purchasers with suitable replay equipment a substantial improvement over the previous DVD. In summary this BD is a transfer from good quality 1989 film stock and has responded well to the upgrade and well worth considering. This justifiably very popular film is a good example of the advantages of the BD option and can be confidently considered for purchase. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000Y5X60C | | Actors | Dan Aykroyd, Esther Rolle, Jessica Tandy, Morgan Freeman, Patti Lupone | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 1.85:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 15,953 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 5,379 in Drama (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,009) | | Director | Bruce Beresford | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | P923201000 | | Media Format | PAL | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Lili Fini Zanuck, Richard D. Zanuck | | Product Dimensions | 1.7 x 12 x 16.1 cm; 0.28 g | | Rated | Universal, suitable for all | | Release date | 18 Feb. 2008 | | Run time | 1 hour and 34 minutes | | Studio | Studiocanal | | Writers | Alfred Uhry | ## Product Details - **Colour:** Colour - **Format:** PAL - **Genre:** Drama - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 34 minutes ## Images ![Driving Miss Daisy DVD - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VWf8WmoML.jpg) ![Driving Miss Daisy DVD - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71W6zMQrKtL.jpg) ![Driving Miss Daisy DVD - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516AExwhVbL.jpg) ![Driving Miss Daisy DVD - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711o2RgeRgL.jpg) ![Driving Miss Daisy DVD - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Nq63X8UQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good acting. Nice story *by A***R on 22 February 2026* Thoroughly enjoyable film ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This justifiably very popular film is a good example of the advantages of the BD option and can be confidently considered *by I***S on 28 September 2016* This 1989 film starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman is a gentle exploration of a developing relationship between the two main characters that started with mistrust and rejection and ends with close friendship and a reversal of roles. Following a car accident at her own home, Miss Daisy's son arranges for her to have a permanent chauffeur. This is totally resisted by the wealthy Miss Daisy who is both highly independent and colour prejudiced. Her chauffeur is a man of considerable charm and patience, totally honest and reliable. Over the course of the film, which spans decades of social turmoil in the US, the nature of the relationship changes as it becomes evident that both are social outcasts and where both can gain mutual benefit from looking after each other. This is as far as one can go without being a 'spoiler.' One cannot imaging the sensitive plot being handled with more sympathy or empathy than here and that is why the film has such a high reputation an considerable following. However, this review is not intended to discuss the actual film as by now it will have both its supporters and detractors. Entering into those conflicts is not the purpose of the review which is aimed squarely at the many supporters of this film. Essentially, for all of those who are keen supporters of this film and who have bought the previous DVD version of this disc, the only issue of vital importance will be whether the Blu-ray offers an improvement technically sufficient to justify the additional expense. For this reviewer the answer is a clear affirmative. The upgrade offers a clear advance on both image and audio quality with the imaging being a marked improvement. The colours are firmer and there is an increase to the perceived depth of the imaging. The whole film simply becomes more 'real.' The film, which is so concerned with close characterisation, benefits considerably from this enhancement of reality. The degree of improvement experienced from this BD will also inevitably depend on the replay equipment used. The following technical information is intended to be a guide to aid in assessment. The screen used for this review is only of moderate dimensions being a 40 inch television screen. However, the television is a high performing 4K unit which delivers a compensating positive effect. The moderate screen size lacks the impact of larger screens but is less critical of film faults. However, the contributing player is, unusually, able to separate the audio and visual HDMI signals before they leave separately to the television and pre-amp. That feature enhances both the visual and audio elements of the output. The audio, not so critical in the case, delivers an unusually wide-ranging and revealing performance. Its precision is equally revealing of film scores. Readers with alternative equipment will have to interpret this review bearing in mind their own equipment and its comparative advantages and disadvantages. The disc offers purchasers with suitable replay equipment a substantial improvement over the previous DVD. In summary this BD is a transfer from good quality 1989 film stock and has responded well to the upgrade and well worth considering. This justifiably very popular film is a good example of the advantages of the BD option and can be confidently considered for purchase. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you *by W***E on 18 November 2025* Great film very happy thank you --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52474991-driving-miss-daisy-dvd](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/52474991-driving-miss-daisy-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*