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The Impossible

The Impossible

2012·Movie·1h 53m12A

Drama, Thriller, History

7.4 / 10 (6,916 votes)

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.

Directed by
J. A. Bayona
Original language
English
Released
9 September 2012

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Last verified 2 Nov 2026

Cast

  • Naomi Watts

    Naomi Watts

    Maria Bennett

  • Ewan McGregor

    Ewan McGregor

    Henry Bennett

  • Tom Holland

    Tom Holland

    Lucas Bennett

  • Samuel Joslin

    Samuel Joslin

    Thomas Bennett

  • Oaklee Pendergast

    Oaklee Pendergast

    Simon Bennett

  • Marta Etura

    Marta Etura

    Simone

  • Sönke Möhring

    Sönke Möhring

    Karl Schweber

  • Geraldine Chaplin

    Geraldine Chaplin

    Old Woman

  • Ploy Jindachote

    Ploy Jindachote

    Caregiver

  • JS

    Jomjaoi Sae-Limh

    Red Cross Nurse

  • JS

    Johan Sundberg

    Daniel

  • JR

    Jan Roland Sundberg

    Daniel's Father