The Impossible (2012)
Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews
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.
- Released: 2012-09-09
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, History
- Runtime: 1h 53m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10 from 6,864 votes
Directed by J. A. Bayona.
Top cast
- Naomi Watts as Maria Bennett
- Ewan McGregor as Henry Bennett
- Tom Holland as Lucas Bennett
- Samuel Joslin as Thomas Bennett
- Oaklee Pendergast as Simon Bennett
- Marta Etura as Simone
- Sönke Möhring as Karl Schweber
- Geraldine Chaplin as Old Woman
- Ploy Jindachote as Caregiver
- Jomjaoi Sae-Limh as Red Cross Nurse
Where to watch The Impossible
- United States: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Angel Studios, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store
- India: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
- Australia: stream on Stan
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