The Impossible
“Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.”
2012•PG-13•1h 53m•7.4•Released
DramaThrillerHistory
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
Writer
Sergio G. Sánchez
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$198M
Languages
English, Swedish, Thai
Studio
Apache Films
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
Johan Sundberg
Daniel
Jan Roland Sundberg
Daniel's Father
La-Orng Thongruang
Old Thai Man
Tor Klathaley
Young Thai Man
Douglas Johansson
Mr. Benstrom
Production
Company
Apache Films
Company
Telecinco Cinema
Company
La Trini
Company
Canal+ España
Company
Summit Entertainment
Producer
Álvaro Augustín
Producer
Belén Atienza
Producer
Ghislain Barrois
Producer
Enrique López Lavigne
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