The Descendants

The Descendants is a 2011 film about a Hawaiian land baron who tries to re-connect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident. Directed by Alexander Payne. Written by Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, and Jim Rash, based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings. Matt King [voiceover] Don't be fooled by appearances. In Hawaii, some of the most powerful people look like bums and stuntmen. [voiceover] Paradise? Paradise can go fuck itself. I don't want my daughters growing up entitled and spoiled... but I agree with my father; you give your children enough money to do something but not enough to do nothing. What is it that makes the women in my life destroy themselves? [to Alex, about Brian Speer] On the phone he can escape, in person, he's got nowhere to go. I wanna see his face. [to Brian Speer] Elizabeth is dying. Wait... Fuck you! And she's dying. [to Elizabeth] Goodbye, Elizabeth. Goodbye, my love, my friend, my pain, my joy. Goodbye. Goodbye. Goodbye. Alexandra King Hey, Scottie! Reina's a hoe-bag and you need to stay away from her! And she's going to be a meth-head and she's gonna get used by stupid guys! She's a twat! Say it! When I was over at Christmas, I caught her with the guy. It made me sick to see her near you. I went back to school thinking that that was it... that I was just done with her. I was gonna call and tell you everything, and... and then the accident happened, and... I was waiting until she woke up, I guess. You didn't even suspect. Right? Right? You disgusted me too. You're always so busy. I have gotten my act together. I was just drinking. Scott Thorson [to Matt] It's ironic, Elizabeth in this misfortune just as you come into your fortune. Dialogue Sid: [on Scott] That guy is a prick. Is he always like that? Matt King: Yeah. Matt King: You little fuck! Do you get hit a lot? Sid: I don't know, I've had my share. Matt King: [to Alex] Your friend is retarded, you know that? Sid: Hey I've got a brother who's retarded! You don't have to get all derogatory. Matt King: Nothing just happens! Brian Speer: Everything just happens. Matt King: One more question for you. Brian Speer: Yes? Matt King: Ever been inside my bedroom? Brian Speer: Once. Matt King: You could have had the decency to lie about that one. Brian Speer: Alright, twice. Cast George Clooney - Matt King Shailene Woodley - Alexandra "Alex" King Judy Greer - Julie Speer Beau Bridges - Cousin Hugh Nick Krause - Sid Amara Miller - Scottie King Matthew Lillard - Brian Speer Robert Forster - Scott Thorson Patricia Hastie - Elizabeth King Mary Birdsong - Kai Mitchell Rob Huebel - Mark Mitchell Milt Kogan - Dr. Johnston Laird Hamilton - Troy Cook Michael Ontkean - Cousin Milo Matt Corboy - Cousin Ralph External links 1033575 The Descendants the_descendants_2011 The Descendants The official The Descendants site Category:2011 American films Category:American comedy-drama films Category:Films based on American novels Category:Films set in Hawaii Category:Films directed by Alexander Payne Category:Films about father–daughter relationships Category:Films whose writers won Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award Category:Films about adultery