The Descendants 2011
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SplatWith 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Matt King
as Alexandra King
as Scottie King
as Sid
as Elizabeth King
as Scottie's Teacher
as School Counselor
as Barb Higgins
as Lani Higgins
as Matt's Secretary Noe
Director:
Writer:
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, Kaui Hart Hemmings
Stars:
George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause, Patricia Hastie, Grace A. Cruz, Kim Gennaula, Karen Kuioka Hironaga, Carmen Kaichi, Kaui Hart Hemmings,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2011 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Descendants
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Matt King
as Alexandra King
as Scottie King
as Sid
as Elizabeth King
as Scottie's Teacher
as School Counselor
as Barb Higgins
as Lani Higgins
as Matt's Secretary Noe
as Cousin Hugh
as Cousin Ralph
as Cousin Hal
as Cousin Milo
as Cousin Stan
as Cousin Six
as Cousin Wink
as Cousin Connie
as Cousin Dave
as Dr. Johnston
as Kai Mitchell
as Mark Mitchell
as Troy Cook
as Dorm Supervisor
as Alex's Roommate
as Alex's Drunken Friend
as Scott Thorson
as Alice "Tutu" Thorson
as Reina
as Buzz
as Hotel Clerk
as Brian Speer
as Julie Speer
as Grief Counselor
as Barry Thorson
as Tahiti Nui Singer (Kanak Attack)
as Tahiti Nui Singer (Kanak Attack)
as Tahiti Nui Singer (Kanak Attack)
as Airplane Passenger (uncredited)
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Cousin (uncredited)
as Drunk Guy (uncredited)
as Attorney (uncredited)
as Cousin (uncredited)
as Airline Passenger (uncredited)
as Cousin (uncredited)
as Troy's Friend (uncredited)
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