The Descendants

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkb:film
gptkb:film_series
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theatre
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:The_Descendants_(film)
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:novel
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 1.85:1
gptkbp:author gptkb:Kaui_Hart_Hemmings
gptkbp:awards gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:Writers_Guild_of_America_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkb:Hawaiian_Literary_Award
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
gptkb:Oregon_Book_Award
gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award_for_Outstanding_Performance_by_a_Cast_in_a_Motion_Picture
BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay
5 Academy Award nominations
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:novel
The Descendants (novel) by Kaui Hart Hemmings
characters from Disney films
Novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings
gptkbp:box_office $177 million
gptkbp:cast gptkb:George_Clooney
gptkbp:character gptkb:Dr._King
gptkb:Joanie_M._King
gptkb:Josh
gptkb:Bobby
gptkb:Megan
gptkb:Brian_Speer
gptkb:Duke
gptkb:Elizabeth_King
gptkb:Alex_King
gptkb:Josh_King
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:Gigi
gptkb:Judy
gptkb:Abigail
gptkb:Lindsay
gptkb:Matt_King
gptkb:Scottie_King
Kauai Hart Hemmings (cameo)
Cousin Hugh
Liz King
gptkbp:character_development Matt King's journey
confronting family legacy
dealing with infidelity
relationship with daughters
Alex King's growth
Josh's struggles
Scottie's maturity
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Phedon_Papamichael
gptkbp:color gptkb:color
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cover_art gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Savannah_James
gptkb:Alexander_Payne
gptkbp:director gptkb:Alexander_Payne
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:Fox_Searchlight_Pictures
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Kevin_Tent
gptkbp:fan_base gptkb:Person
young adults
teenagers
gptkbp:features gptkb:Evie
gptkb:Mal
gptkb:Jay
gptkb:Ben
gptkb:Carlos
gptkb:Uma
gptkbp:film_series standalone
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Hawaii
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:George_Clooney
gptkb:Matthew_Lillard
gptkb:Beau_Bridges
gptkb:Shailene_Woodley
gptkb:Judy_Greer
gptkb:Kevin_Tent
gptkbp:followed_by The Whole World Over
gptkbp:follows the children of Disney villains
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
gptkb:Magic:_The_Gathering_set
gptkb:Author
gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:award
gptkbp:has_cameo gptkb:fairy_tale
gptkb:legend
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:superhero
princesses
original characters
sidekicks
live-action characters
mythical characters
Disney royalty
Disney side characters
Disney animated characters' children
Disney heroes' children
Disney live-action characters' children
Disney princesses' children
Disney villains' children
famous Disney couples
gptkbp:has_merchandise gptkb:books
gptkb:video_game
gptkb:toy
gptkb:item
gptkbp:has_sequel gptkb:Descendants_3
gptkb:Descendants_2
gptkbp:has_spin_off gptkb:Descendants:_Wicked_World
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Descendants
gptkbp:influences Hawaiian culture
grief
family dynamics
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:personal_loss
Hawaiian history
Hemmings' own experiences
gptkbp:isbn 978-1-59420-155-0
978-1-59420-300-1
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Matt_King
gptkbp:motif gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:organization
parenthood
island life
redemption
loss and grief
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Drew_Seeley
gptkb:Kenny_Ortega
gptkb:Hanno_Höfer
gptkbp:narrative_style emotional
first-person
humorous
conversational
reflective
limited omniscient
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Picture
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_–_Musical_or_Comedy
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:plot A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident.
A man struggles to reconnect with his daughters after his wife is in a coma.
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
gptkbp:produced_by gptkb:television_channel
gptkb:Alexander_Payne
gptkb:Jim_Burke
gptkb:David_K._Sacks
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:The_Mark_Gordon_Company
gptkb:Fox_Searchlight_Pictures
gptkb:Ad_Hominem_Enterprises
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:2007
gptkb:2010
gptkb:2011
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Penguin_Books
gptkb:Penguin_Press
gptkbp:rating 89% on Rotten Tomatoes
gptkbp:reader_demographic widely acclaimed
recommended reading
book club favorite
gptkbp:release_date 2019-08-02
November 18, 2011
2017-07-21
2015-07-31
December 16, 2011
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2011
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:2011
gptkbp:runtime 115 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Jim_Rash
gptkb:Alexander_Payne
gptkb:Nat_Faxon
The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Isle_of_the_Lost
gptkb:Auradon
gptkb:Hawaii
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Hawaii
gptkbp:starring gptkb:George_Clooney
gptkb:Matthew_Lillard
gptkb:Shailene_Woodley
gptkb:Judy_Greer
gptkb:Amara_Miller
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Company
gptkb:archaeological_site
Hawaiian heritage
family ties
Hawaiian landscape
gptkbp:theme gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:loss
gptkb:family
redemption
forgiveness
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Adapted_Screenplay
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:George_Clooney
gptkb:television_channel
gptkb:2012_Golden_Globe_Awards
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3