Descendants
2015, English. Directed by Kenny Ortega.
They're not bad. They're just born that way.
A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains: Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evie) and Jafar (Jay).
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Descendants is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Details
- Released
- 31 July 2015
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott
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Descendants: quick answers
What comes after Descendants?
Next in the series: Descendants 2 (2017), Descendants 3 (2019), and Descendants: The Rise of Red (2024).
Is Descendants worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 2,601 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Descendants?
Descendants runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Descendants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Descendants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Descendants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Descendants is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Descendants on?
Descendants is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Descendants?
If you liked Descendants, try Descendants 2, Descendants 3, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland.
Who directed Descendants?
Descendants (2015) was directed by Kenny Ortega and stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce.