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The Descendants (2011)

โ€œThe South Pacific ain't that terrific.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 3,159 votes 1h 55m r ComedyDrama

#90 of 249 films from 2011 #1145 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alexander Payne ยท Written by Jim Rash, Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Kaui Hart Hemmings

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Overview

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.

Cast

George Clooneyas Matt King
Shailene Woodleyas Alexandra King
Amara Milleras Scottie King
Nick Krauseas Sid
Patricia Hastieas Elizabeth King
Grace A. Cruzas Scottie's Teacher
Kim Gennaulaas School Counselor
Karen Kuioka Hironagaas Barb Higgins
Carmen Kaichias Lani Higgins
Kaui Hart Hemmingsas Matt's Secretary Noe
Beau Bridgesas Cousin Hugh
Matt Corboyas Cousin Ralph
Matt Esecsonas Cousin Hal
Michael Ontkeanas Cousin Milo

Facts

Release dateSeptember 9, 2011
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$177,200,000 (8.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt1033575

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Questions

How long is The Descendants?
The Descendants runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is The Descendants worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 3,159 votes, which places it #90 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 64%) and #1145 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Descendants?
The Descendants was directed by Alexander Payne. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Holdovers (2023), Nebraska (2013), Sideways (2004).
Who stars in The Descendants?
George Clooney as Matt King; Shailene Woodley as Alexandra King; Amara Miller as Scottie King; Nick Krause as Sid; Patricia Hastie as Elizabeth King; Grace A. Cruz as Scottie's Teacher.
What is The Descendants rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Descendants?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/46905.

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