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Descendants (2015)

Film · 1h 52m · Rated G

Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Wholesome musical numbers and whimsical adventure unfold as villainous offspring find their own paths to redemption.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Descendants parents guide

Nothing past what a G promises: no swearing and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is Descendants about?

A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains: Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evie) and Jafar (Jay).

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byKenny Ortega
StarringDove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, Brenna D'Amico, Mitchell Hope

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