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The Descendants

6.820111h 55m15MovieComedyDrama

With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront a young real estate broker, who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune.

DirectorAlexander Payne
WritersAlexander Payne·Jim Rash
ProducersJim Taylor·Jim Burke

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alexander Payne

GCGeorge Clooney
George Clooney
Matt King
SWShailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley
Alexandra King
AMAmara Miller
Amara Miller
Scottie King
NKNick Krause
Nick Krause
Sid
PHPatricia Hastie
Patricia Hastie
Elizabeth King
GC
Grace A. Cruz
Scottie's Teacher
KG
Kim Gennaula
School Counselor
KH
Karen Kuioka Hironaga
Barb Higgins
CK
Carmen Kaichi
Lani Higgins
KHKaui Hart Hemmings
Kaui Hart Hemmings
Matt's Secretary Noe
BBBeau Bridges
Beau Bridges
Cousin Hugh
MCMatt Corboy
Matt Corboy
Cousin Ralph

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The Descendants — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Descendants?

The Descendants is streaming on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Descendants on Netflix?

No, The Descendants is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Descendants on Amazon Prime Video?

The Descendants isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Descendants for free?

The Descendants is available on Disney Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.