The Descendants is a 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne. The screenplay by Payne, Nat Faxon, and Jim Rash is based on the 2007 novel of the same name by Kaui Hart Hemmings. The film stars George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Beau Bridges, Judy Greer, Matthew Lillard, and Robert Forster, and was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures in the United States on November 18, 2011, after being screened at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. Tracing the journey of land baron Matt King, who struggles with unexpected occurrences in his monotonous life, The Descendants was a critical and financial success, grossing $177 million against a $20 million budget and receiving acclaim for Clooney's performance, Payne's direction and writing, and Kevin Tent's editing. The film was nominated for five Oscars at the 84th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Payne, and Best Actor for Clooney, winning one for Best Adapted Screenplay.
| Director | Alexander Payne |
| Produced by | Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor |
| Screenplay by | Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash |
| Starring | George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Beau Bridges, Judy Greer |
| Cinematography | Phedon Papamichael |
| Edited by | Kevin Tent |
| Production, company | Ad Hominem Enterprises |
| Distributed by | Fox Searchlight Pictures |
| Released | September 10, 2011 (TIFF), November 18, 2011 (United States) |
| Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $177.2 million |
| Netflix ID | 70142819 |
About The Descendants
A land baron attempts to get closer with his daughters after his wife is involved in a serious boating accident. Director Alexander Payne's film won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Achievement of The Descendants
George Clooney won a Golden Globe for Best Actor while Shailene Woodley was honored by the Independent Spirit Awards and MTV Movie Awards, among others.
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Latest information about The Descendants updated on July 28 2021.
