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The Descendants
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The Descendants

2011-09-09 · 115 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Alexander Payne
Production companies
Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Ad Hominem Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 177,200,000

Top Cast

George ClooneyGeorge ClooneyMatt King
Shailene WoodleyShailene WoodleyAlexandra King
Amara MillerAmara MillerScottie King
Nick KrauseNick KrauseSid
Patricia HastiePatricia HastieElizabeth King
Grace A. CruzScottie's Teacher
Kim GennaulaSchool Counselor
Karen Kuioka HironagaBarb Higgins
Carmen KaichiLani Higgins
Kaui Hart HemmingsKaui Hart HemmingsMatt's Secretary Noe
Beau BridgesBeau BridgesCousin Hugh
Matt CorboyMatt CorboyCousin Ralph
Matt EsecsonCousin Hal
Michael OntkeanMichael OntkeanCousin Milo
Stanton JohnstonCousin Stan
Jon McManusCousin Six
Hugh FosterCousin Wink
Tiare R. FinneyCousin Connie
Tom McTigueTom McTigueCousin Dave
Milt KoganMilt KoganDr. Johnston

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