The Impossible (2012)

09/09/2012 (ES) • 1h 53m

Drama, Thriller, History

Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Naomi Watts

Maria Bennett

Ewan McGregor

Henry Bennett

Tom Holland

Lucas Bennett

Samuel Joslin

Thomas Bennett

Oaklee Pendergast

Simon Bennett

Sönke Möhring

Karl Schweber


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$45,000,000.00

Revenue

$198,100,000.00

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

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