The Impossible (2012)

Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.

The Impossible (2012) poster

In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.

Director: J.A. Bayona
Genre: Drama, Thriller, History
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Fernando Velázquez
Cinematography: Óscar Faura
Editing: Bernat Vilaplana, Elena Ruiz
Production: Summit Entertainment, Apaches Films, Mediaset España, Telecinco Cinema
Country: Spain, United States of America
Language: English, svenska, ภาษาไทย
Budget: $45M
Box Office: $198M
Original Language: en

Themes

Grand Catastrophe and Survival

Keywords

human vs nature, natural disaster, thailand, tsunami, historical fiction, family vacation, struggle for survival, survival horror, tidal wave, catastrophe, swept away, separation from family, boxing day, disaster movie, whitewashing

Trailer

The Impossible Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Impossible about?
In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.
Who directed The Impossible?
The Impossible was directed by J.A. Bayona.
Who stars in The Impossible?
The Impossible stars Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura.
How long is The Impossible?
The Impossible has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is The Impossible?
The Impossible is a Drama, Thriller, History film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Impossible?
The Impossible has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Impossible?
The Impossible had a budget of $45M.
How much did The Impossible gross?
The Impossible grossed $198M worldwide.
Where was The Impossible produced?
The Impossible was produced in Spain, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Impossible?
The themes of The Impossible include: Grand Catastrophe and Survival.