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The Descendants

The Descendants

The South Pacific ain't that terrific.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Descendants
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2011-09-09
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 6.836/10 (2850 votes)
  • Budget: $20,000,000
  • Revenue: $177,200,000
  • Production Companies: Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Ad Hominem Enterprises
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.6055
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

George Clooney

George Clooney

as Matt King

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley

as Alexandra King

Amara Miller

Amara Miller

as Scottie King

Nick Krause

Nick Krause

as Sid

Patricia Hastie

Patricia Hastie

as Elizabeth King

Grace A. Cruz

Grace A. Cruz

as Scottie's Teacher

Kim Gennaula

Kim Gennaula

as School Counselor

Karen Kuioka Hironaga

Karen Kuioka Hironaga

as Barb Higgins

Carmen Kaichi

Carmen Kaichi

as Lani Higgins

Kaui Hart Hemmings

Kaui Hart Hemmings

as Matt's Secretary Noe

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Descendants - Official Trailer

The Descendants- Philadelphia Film Festival

THE DESCENDANTS - Official HD Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Descendants?

The Descendants is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2011-09-09.

Who are the main actors in The Descendants?

The main cast includes George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause, Patricia Hastie, .

Where can I watch The Descendants online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Descendants is available.

Is The Descendants based on a true story?

The South Pacific ain't that terrific.

What is the IMDb rating of The Descendants?

The Descendants has an IMDb rating of 6.836/10 based on 2850 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Descendants?

The movie had a production budget of $20,000,000 and earned $177,200,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Descendants?

The soundtrack was composed by Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Ad Hominem Enterprises. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Descendants filmed?

The Descendants was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Descendants?

The total runtime of The Descendants is 115 minutes.

Is The Descendants suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Descendants?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Descendants.

Does The Descendants have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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