The Descendants
"The South Pacific ain't that terrific."
Originally released in 2011. The Descendants is a comedy/drama film. directed by Alexander Payne.
Starring George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, and Amara Miller
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (2,961 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$177.2M
8.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Kim Gennaula
as School Counselor
Karen Kuioka Hironaga
as Barb Higgins
Carmen Kaichi
as Lani Higgins
Kaui Hart Hemmings
as Matt's Secretary Noe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $177,200,000
Production Companies
- Dune Entertainment
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Ad Hominem Enterprises
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 havi...
Who directed The Descendants?
The Descendants was directed by Alexander Payne.
How long is The Descendants?
The Descendants has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Descendants released?
The Descendants was released on September 9, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Descendants?
The main cast of The Descendants includes George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause, Patricia Hastie.
Is The Descendants worth watching?
The Descendants has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 2,961 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.