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The Descendants

R20111h 55mAlexander Payne
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 84

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"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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DaughterInfidelityHawaiiFather-in-lawBeach HouseBoating AccidentEstateDying MotherTeenage DaughterTrustee

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Descendants (2011) 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 stars in The Descendants?

The Descendants stars George Clooney (Matt King), Shailene Woodley (Alexandra King), Amara Miller (Scottie King), Nick Krause (Sid), Patricia Hastie (Elizabeth King). The film was directed by Alexander Payne.

How long is The Descendants?

The Descendants has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated R.

Is The Descendants worth watching?

The Descendants holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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