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Nov 16, 2011 · "The Descendants" has a happy ending. Therefore, technically, it's a comedy. It takes place in the paradise of Hawaii. It stars George Clooney. That may lead you to expect a pleasant good time, but this film is so much more than that.
87% Tomatometer 273 Reviews 79% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings Native islander Matt King (George Clooney) lives with his family in Hawaii. Their world shatters when a tragic accident leaves his...
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Nov 15, 2011 · NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Alexander Payne. Comedy, Drama. R. 1h 55m. By A. O. SCOTT. Nov. 15, 2011. In a voice-over at the beginning of “The Descendants,” Matt King (George Clooney)...
Dec 9, 2011 · The Descendants: Directed by Alexander Payne. With George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller, Nick Krause. A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident.
The Descendants is a tragic and heartfelt family drama set against a backdrop of the sights and sounds of modern Hawaii. The music is wonderful, and the scenery of several Hawaiian islands is amazing. George Clooney is outstanding as the father of a family torn apart by tragedy.
Devastating, moving dramedy about death and forgiveness. Read Common Sense Media's The Descendants review, age rating, and parents guide.
George Clooney manages to turn in a career-best performance as a father of two daughters in the Hawaiian-set The Descendants. Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | May 6, 2020
