The Descendants

Name: The Descendants
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2011-09-09
Cast: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause, Patricia Hastie

2011 | 115 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 9 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globes: Best Picture – Drama, Golden Globes: Best Actor – Drama. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Actor. Won 2 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Screenplay. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 8 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$177 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
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