---
title: "The Descendants"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-descendants-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 65057
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Descendants (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-descendants-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Descendants is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Ad Hominem Enterprises. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Hawaiian landowner confronts betrayal while caring for his comatose wife."

### Why Watch
- Blend of comedy and drama
- Scenic Hawaiian locations
- Strong family dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Infidelity theme may be uncomfortable
- Tone & Suitability: The film balances humor with serious family issues, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy, family, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-descendants-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alexander Payne
- **Networks / Studios**: Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Ad Hominem Enterprises

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George Clooney** as *Matt King*
- **Shailene Woodley** as *Alexandra King*
- **Amara Miller** as *Scottie King*
- **Nick Krause** as *Sid*
- **Patricia Hastie** as *Elizabeth King*
- **Grace A. Cruz** as *Scottie's Teacher*
- **Kim Gennaula** as *School Counselor*
- **Karen Kuioka Hironaga** as *Barb Higgins*
- **Carmen Kaichi** as *Lani Higgins*
- **Kaui Hart Hemmings** as *Matt's Secretary Noe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main conflict?
Matt King must face his wife's accident and a betrayal involving a real estate broker.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The film is set in Hawaii, traveling from Oahu to Kauai.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a comedy‑drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 55 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on November 18, 2011.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Descendants — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65057)
- [All ‘Descendants’ Movies & TV Shows In Order](https://guides.justwatch.com/us/how-to-watch-all-descendants-movies-shows-in-order)

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