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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.
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Dec 9, 2011 · A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident. The film won an Oscar and received critical acclaim for its portrayal of family, grief and Hawaii.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Alexander Payne
- 2011-12-09
Funny, moving, and beautifully acted, The Descendants captures the unpredictable messiness of life with eloquence and uncommon grace. Native islander Matt King (George Clooney) lives with his ...
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- Alexander Payne
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Nov 16, 2011 · A comedy-drama about a Hawaiian landowner (George Clooney) who faces personal and professional crises after his wife's death. Read Roger Ebert's analysis of the film's themes, characters and performances.
A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident. He also faces a difficult decision about the fate of his family's land trust, which is sought by developers.
Watch George Clooney star in this Oscar®-winning drama about a Hawaiian lawyer coping with grief, fatherhood and real estate. Stream The Descendants and other shows and movies with Hulu plans starting at $7.99/month.
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