The Impossible (2012)
Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.
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.
Cast
- Naomi Watts - Maria Bennett
- Ewan McGregor - Henry Bennett
- Tom Holland - Lucas Bennett
- Samuel Joslin - Thomas Bennett
- Oaklee Pendergast - Simon Bennett
- Marta Etura - Simone
- Sönke Möhring - Karl Schweber
- Geraldine Chaplin - Old Woman
- Ploy Jindachote - Caregiver
- Jomjaoi Sae-Limh - Red Cross Nurse
Screenplay
- Sergio G. Sánchez
- María Belón (Story)
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
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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.