The descendants [videorecording] / Fox Searchlight Pictures presents an Ad Hominem Enterprises production ; directed by Alexander Payne ; screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash ; produced by Jim Burke, Alexander Payne, Jim Taylor ; made in association with Dune Entertainment and produced in association with Little Blair Productions and Ingenious Film Partners.
Matt King is an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.
Record details
- ISBN: 0013774905
- ISBN: 6314610710
- ISBN: 9780013774907
- ISBN: 9786314610715
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (115 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, CA : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings.Originally released as a motion picture in 2011.Special features: Everybody loves George; Working with Alexander; Hawaiian style.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Phedon Papamichael ; film editor, Kevin Tent ; production designer, Jane Ann Stewart ; costume designer, Wendy Chuck ; music supervisor, Dondi Bastone.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Beau Bridges, Robert Forster, Judy Greer, Matthew Lillard, Nick Krause, Amara Miller, Mary Birdsong, Rob Huebel, Patricia Hastie.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R; language including some sexual references CHV rating: 14A; mature theme, coarse language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, region 1; widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 Dolby digital, Descriptive audio 5.1, Dolby surround, dual layer.
- Language Note:
- In English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue with optional English SDH or Spanish subtitles; English descriptive audio; closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Nominated for 5 Academy Awards. Academy Awards, 2012: Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
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- Subject:
- Boating accidents > Drama.
Families of royal descent > Hawaii > Drama.
Families > Drama.
Fathers and daughters > Drama.
Husband and wife > Drama.
Mothers > Death > Drama.
Parent and child > Drama.
Familias > Teatro.
Hawaii > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
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Available copies
- 43 of 44 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 44 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | DVD GEN DES (Text) | 36015001164181 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
Matt King is an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family's land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.
