Parents need to know that there's racism and prejudice in this movie. Police officers refer to the two main characters as a "n---r" and an "old Jew." Though not shown, a Jewish synagogue is bombed. A man tells a story about a racially motivated lynching from his childhood. The beginning of the movie features a very mild, injury-free car crash and later, there's a frantic, upsetting scene that hints at Alzheimer's.
an excellent film on friendship in the time of segregation (and on)
I found this movie in my parent's old movie shelf, and decided to watch it. All I can say is: this is an American classic, that vrey much deserved all the awards it won, and takes a light side (in a respctful way) on the issue of segregation and friendship. Taht being the case howver, there are mild racial slurs, as is to be expected. But other than that, my whole family watched it, and there wasn't anything objectionable.
This is such an awesome movie. Since my 10 yr old just spent a month studying black history, the racial slurs and discrimination were expected in historical perspective, and actually reinforced what she had already learned about the various time periods it covered. Without the background though, it would require some pre-discussion. The friendship brought tears to my eyes, and sparked a conversation about alzheimers as well. Excellent movie, just remember that PG means GUIDANCE, not approval!
This is an inspiring movie filled with great role models and positive elements that promote truth, honesty, tolerance, and kindness. There is some brief language: infrequent "d**n"s and "h**l"s, and occasionally the nasty racist term "n****r".
This movie is touching, and even maybe if kids find it boring, they would still partly enjoy the great friendship. I cried... and I chuckled. The end is moving.
"Miss Daisy" is a charming movie to be seen by the mature of pre-teens. It tells a great story of an old woman not liking the changes of the world, and an old African-American man, played greatly by Morgan Freeman, who along their struggling trip, find friendship in each other and learn to accept prejudice.
Tastefully done predjudice and the n word in the movie are things that parents should be talking to their children about. I said 10+ because it's not a fun/silly childrens movie, but I think the issues in the movie would be good to discuss with children of any age.
What a sweet and touching movie! the last couple of minutes just had me crying tears of happiness.... and I hardly ever cry tears of happiness. And I needed it. . The movie was quite racist, though. a synagouge was bombed, though not shown, and use of the word jew, and the nasty "N" word, but thats about as bad as it gets as far as language and violence. and I just found out we're watching this movie in social studies this year, so hurray! Driving Miss Daisy is one of those movies that you can watch over and over and over and over again and never quite understand it, until you've felt an unbreakable friendship like Hoke and Miss Daisy's. they're both stubborn, in their own ways, and wont give up on eachother. Very moving I cant wait until half the school gets to see it.