Descendants (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2015, Descendants is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Kenny Ortega, running about 112 minutes. “They're not bad. They're just born that way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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).
Who’s in it. Descendants stars Dove Cameron as Mal, Cameron Boyce as Carlos, Booboo Stewart as Jay and Sofia Carson as Evie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Descendants has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Descendants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Descendants tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Descendants (2015)?
- In US, Descendants is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu and fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Descendants worth watching?
- Descendants holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Descendants?
- Descendants stars Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson and Mitchell Hope.
- When was Descendants released?
- Descendants was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.