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The Descendants

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 55m
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7.3/10
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George Clooney in The Descendants (2011)
A land baron tries to re-connect with his two daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident.
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A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident.A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident.A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
244K
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POPULARITY
2,479
543
    • Alexander Payne
  • Writers
    • Alexander Payne(screenplay)
    • Nat Faxon(screenplay)
    • Jim Rash(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • George Clooney
    • Shailene Woodley
    • Amara Miller
    • Alexander Payne
  • Writers
    • Alexander Payne(screenplay)
    • Nat Faxon(screenplay)
    • Jim Rash(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • George Clooney
    • Shailene Woodley
    • Amara Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 524User reviews
    • 548Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar

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    George Clooney
    George Clooney
    • Matt King
    Shailene Woodley
    Shailene Woodley
    • Alexandra King
    Amara Miller
    Amara Miller
    • Scottie King
    Nick Krause
    Nick Krause
    • Sid
    Patricia Hastie
    Patricia Hastie
    • Elizabeth King
    Grace A. Cruz
    • Scottie's Teacher
    Kim Gennaula
    • School Counselor
    Karen Kuioka Hironaga
    • Barb Higgins
    Carmen Kaichi
    • Lani Higgins
    Kaui Hart Hemmings
    Kaui Hart Hemmings
    • Matt's Secretary Noe
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Cousin Hugh
    Matt Corboy
    Matt Corboy
    • Cousin Ralph
    Matt Esecson
    • Cousin Hal
    Michael Ontkean
    Michael Ontkean
    • Cousin Milo
    Stanton Johnston
    • Cousin Stan
    Jon McManus
    • Cousin Six
    • (as Jonathan McManus)
    Hugh Foster
    • Cousin Wink
    Tiare R. Finney
    Tiare R. Finney
    • Cousin Connie
      • Alexander Payne
    • Writers
      • Alexander Payne(screenplay)
      • Nat Faxon(screenplay)
      • Jim Rash(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      When Matt King describes his inherited wealth, he says, "I don't want my daughters growing up entitled and spoiled. And I agree with my father; you give your children enough money to do something but not enough to do nothing." This is based on a well-known quote from billionaire investor Warren Buffett in a 1986 Fortune magazine interview. "Setting up his heirs with a lifetime supply of food stamps just because they came out of the right womb can be harmful for them and is an antisocial act. To him the perfect amount to leave children is 'enough money so that they would feel they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing.'"
    • Goofs
      The resort models shown could not be built. Kaua'i's "coconut tree" building law states that new construction cannot be more than 4 stories tall.

      But this Princeville hotel is a real hotel because it's built on a hill. The Top floor is at ground level and the hotel is built with multiple stories going down to the Ocean.
    • Quotes

      Matt King: I don't want my daughters growing up entitled and spoiled. And I agree with my father - you give your children enough money to do something but not enough to do nothing.

    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.17 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Ka Makani Ka'ili Aloha
      Written by Matthew Kane

      Arranged and Performed by Gabby Pahinui

      Courtesy of Panini Records

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    10/10
    From a person who's lived through it....
    This movie is one of the best movies I've seen in a while, and that's judging it from what it is. I became a fan of A P after watching Sideways and ended up reading the book before watching the movie. I think the biggest problem people have with this movie is that it's not the typical "HOLLYWOOD" movie that forces "emotion" down our throat nor is it the typical "INDIE" film with shaky cameras, far out one shots and so on. It's simple, a bit plain, and raw. We're presented with characters that may not seem interesting at first look, but when it comes down to it, AP has once again showed us a reflection of ourselves and people we know around us. We're normal. We're not all flashy people with cool lives and have interesting personalities. Some people just ARE and live that way. I recently lost the person who would have been my mother in law. I'm twenty four, and my girlfriend is twenty two, and her little sister is fourteen. My girlfriend has recently taken custody over her sister, and with their father passing away before the little sister was born, I've found myself in a bit of a father role and it's scary and new and very strange at times. I completely related to Clooney's character right away, and could feel the frustration he felt, and the emotions he felt. I think he did well with dealing with them. It felt real to me. In fact, everyone's emotions toward the tragedy the film presents felt very real. I saw those same reactions from sisters, aunties, uncles, grandfathers and grandmothers. Some blamed others while others completely lost it. Some felt mad, while others just cried and broke down. Some were oblivious to the news(like the grand mother in the movie) while others were simply there to comfort(Sid). I really appreciated the entire movie, scenery, and dialogue(and at times lack there of). I really enjoyed the frustration they felt one minute, the humor the next, and the forgetfulness of the tragedy at times. It was like seeing a movie based on what my girlfriend and I were going through, and it felt comforting that someone had captured that so well. Not every tragedy will be filled with a room full of criers. Some might. Not all we be filled with humor and relief. Some will. For us, it was everything. It didn't seem real, and at times, it seemed dull. This movie has a special way of presenting itself in that manner and I really liked it. I'm sure not everyone will like. Either they're use to super hero action movies, horror movies, or stuff like Twilight. Maybe you are into good dramas and indie flicks and for whatever reason you didn't connect with that one. For me, a person who's just lived through it and am discovering to be a dad type to someone I'm still getting to know…it was simple, perfect.

    10/10
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    FAQ1

    • The movie is based on Kaui Hart Hemmings's debut novel. Have any other adaptations of debut novels had this much success?

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      • December 9, 2011 (United States)
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      • Hanalei, Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Searchlight Pictures
      • Ad Hominem Enterprises
      • Dune Entertainment
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    • 1 hour 55 minutes
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