| Overall: | C+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | C |
| Language: | D |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C |
| Run Time: | 115 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 13 Mar 2012 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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| How We Determine Our Grades | |
The Descendants is rated R: for language including some sexual references.
Director: Alexander Payne
Cast: George Clooney, Judy Greer, Matthew Lillard
Studio: 2011 Fox Searchlight Pictures
Website: Official site for The Descendants.
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