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The Descendants (2011)

Movie ★ 6.8 115 min

Comedy Drama

With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront a young real estate broker, who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune.

Alexander Payne Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 9, 2011
Runtime
115 min
Rating
R
Budget
$20.0M
Box office
$177.2M
IMDb
tt1033575
Language
Studio
, , Ad Hominem Enterprises

Themes

Cast

George Clooney George Clooney Matt King Shailene Woodley Shailene Woodley Alexandra King Amara Miller Amara Miller Scottie King Nick Krause Nick Krause Sid Patricia Hastie Patricia Hastie Elizabeth King Grace A. Cruz Scottie's Teacher Kim Gennaula School Counselor Karen Kuioka Hironaga Barb Higgins Carmen Kaichi Lani Higgins Kaui Hart Hemmings Kaui Hart Hemmings Matt's Secretary Noe Beau Bridges Beau Bridges Cousin Hugh Matt Corboy Matt Corboy Cousin Ralph Matt Esecson Cousin Hal Michael Ontkean Michael Ontkean Cousin Milo Stanton Johnston Cousin Stan Jon McManus Cousin Six Hugh Foster Cousin Wink Tiare R. Finney Cousin Connie

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Descendants about?
With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront a young real estate broker, who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune.
Who directed The Descendants?
The Descendants was directed by Alexander Payne.
Who stars in The Descendants?
The Descendants stars George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause.
When was The Descendants released?
The Descendants is a 2011 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Descendants?
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