Morgan Freeman as Hoke Colburn

Jessica Tandy as Daisy Werthan

Dan Aykroyd as Boolie Werthan

Patti LuPone as Florine Werthan

Esther Rolle as Idella

Joann Havrilla as Miss McClatchey

Ray McKinnon as Trooper #1

Crystal R. Fox as Katie Bell

Bob Hannah as Red Mitchell

William Hall Jr. as Oscar

Alvin M. Sugarman as Dr. Weil

Clarice F. Geigerman as Nonie

Muriel Moore as Miriam

Sylvia Kaler as Beulah

Carolyn Gold as Neighbor Lady

Ashley Josey as Trooper #2

Jack Rousso as Slick

Fred Faser as Insurance Agent

Indra A. Thomas as Soloist

Trilby Beresford as Child (uncredited)

Dean DuBois as Commerce Club Member (uncredited)

Jay Freer as Man at MLK Speech (uncredited)

Jen Harper as Biltmore Hotel Dinner Guest (uncredited)

D. Taylor Loeb as Girl at Temple (uncredited)