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The Descendants
2011
Director
Alexander Payne
Year
2011
Content Rating
Approved
Stars
George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Nick Krause, Amara Miller
Languages
🇬🇧 English
Origin Countries
🇺🇸 United States
Synopsis
A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a boating accident.
Major Awards
Overall
2 wins — 9 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (2012)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Screenplay
Writers Guild of America, USA (2012)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Nominations (9)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (2012)
Best Film
Critics Choice Awards (2012)
Best Picture
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (2012)
Best Achievement in Directing
Critics Choice Awards (2012)
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (2012)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (2012)
Best Adapted Screenplay
Golden Globes, USA (2012)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Best Actor
Academy Awards, USA (2012)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
BAFTA Awards (2012)
Best Leading Actor