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FilmThrillerDramaAdventureHorror

The Impossible (2012)

PG-13 · 2012-09-09 · 1h 53m · EN
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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.

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J. A. BayonaDirectorSergio G. SánchezWriter
Budget
$45M
Box office
$198.1M

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Naomi WattsNaomi WattsMaria BennettEwan McGregorEwan McGregorHenry BennettTom HollandTom HollandLucas BennettSamuel JoslinSamuel JoslinThomas BennettOaklee PendergastOaklee PendergastSimon BennettMarta EturaMarta EturaSimoneSönke MöhringSönke MöhringKarl SchweberGeraldine ChaplinGeraldine ChaplinOld WomanPloy JindachotePloy JindachoteCaregiverJomjaoi Sae-LimhJomjaoi Sae-LimhRed Cross NurseJohan SundbergJohan SundbergDanielJan Roland SundbergJan Roland SundbergDaniel's Father

Keywords

Natural disasterThailandHorrorStruggle for survivalCatastropheSurvival horrorDisaster movieNatureMan vs natureHistorical fictionTsunamiFamily vacationTidal waveSwept awaySeparation from familyBoxing dayHuman vs natureNatural horror

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · AdventureTheme affinityNatural Disaster · Thailand · HorrorDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamily Vacation · Separation From FamilyDirector preference24437Actor preference35560 · 3755 · 4114

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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.

How long is The Impossible?

The Impossible has a runtime of 113 minutes.

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