The Descendants (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, The Descendants is a comedy and drama film directed by Alexander Payne, running about 115 minutes. “The South Pacific ain't that terrific.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Descendants stars George Clooney as Matt King, Shailene Woodley as Alexandra King, Amara Miller as Scottie King and Nick Krause as Sid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Descendants has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $177.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Descendants page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Descendants tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Descendants (2011)?
- In US, The Descendants is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Descendants worth watching?
- The Descendants holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Descendants?
- The Descendants stars George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause and Robert Forster.
- When was The Descendants released?
- The Descendants was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.