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| The Descendants | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Alexander Payne |
| Screenplay by | |
| Based on | The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Phedon Papamichael |
| Edited by | Kevin Tent |
Production company | Ad Hominem Enterprises |
| Distributed by | Fox Searchlight Pictures |
Release dates | |
Running time | 115 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million[3] |
| Box office | $177.2 million[4] |
The Descendants is a 2011 American comedy-drama film[5][6] 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. The film stars George Clooney in the main role, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller in her film debut, Beau Bridges, Judy Greer, Matthew Lillard, and Robert Forster, and was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures in the United States on November 18, 2011,[1] after premiering at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2011.[7]
Tracing the journey of attorney and land baron Matt King, who struggles with unexpected occurrences in his monotonous life, The Descendants was a critical and financial success, grossing $177 million against a $20 million budget and receiving acclaim for the performances of Clooney and Woodley, Payne's direction and writing, and Kevin Tent's editing. The film was nominated for five Oscars at the 84th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Payne, and Best Actor for Clooney, winning one for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film also won two Golden Globe Awards; Best Picture – Drama and Best Actor – Drama for Clooney.
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- ^ Bailey, Cameron. "Special Presentation: 'The Descendants': Alexander Payne". Toronto International Film Festival. Archived from the original on September 15, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2011.