The Descendants
2012, English. Directed by Alexander Payne.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 3,197 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Alexander PayneDirector
- George ClooneyMatt King
- Shailene WoodleyAlexandra King
- Amara MillerScottie King
- Nick KrauseSid
- Patricia HastieElizabeth King
- Grace A. CruzScottie's Teacher
- Kim GennaulaSchool Counselor
- Karen Kuioka HironagaBarb Higgins
- Carmen KaichiLani Higgins
- Kaui Hart HemmingsMatt's Secretary Noe
- Beau BridgesCousin Hugh
- Matt CorboyCousin Ralph
Details
- Released
- 26 January 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $177M
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What The Descendants is based on
The Descendants is based on The Descendants (2007) by Kaui Hart Hemmings.
2007
The Descendants
By Kaui Hart Hemmings
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The Descendants: quick answers
Is The Descendants worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 3,197 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Descendants?
The Descendants runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Descendants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Descendants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Descendants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Descendants is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Descendants on?
The Descendants isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Descendants?
If you liked The Descendants, try Boy, Terms of Endearment, Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Who directed The Descendants?
The Descendants (2012) was directed by Alexander Payne and stars George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller.
What is The Descendants based on?
The Descendants is based on The Descendants (2007) by Kaui Hart Hemmings.