The Impossible (2012)

Movie114 minRated PG-13

IMDb7.5/ 10CTV score7.4/ 10

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About The Impossible

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.

Year: 2012
Genres: Drama, Thriller, History
Runtime: 114 min
Rated: PG-13
Director: J.A. Bayona
Top cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin

The Impossible release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release: 24 January 2013

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Impossible

Naomi Wattsas Maria Bennett
Ewan McGregoras Henry Bennett
Tom Hollandas Lucas Bennett
Samuel Joslinas Thomas Bennett
Oaklee Pendergastas Simon Bennett
Marta Eturaas Simone
Sönke Möhringas Karl Schweber
Geraldine Chaplinas Old Woman
Ploy Jindachoteas Caregiver
Jomjaoi Sae-Limhas Red Cross Nurse
Johan Sundbergas Daniel
Jan Roland Sundbergas Daniel's Father
La-Orng Thongruangas Old Thai Man
Tor Klathaleyas Young Thai Man
Douglas Johanssonas Mr. Benstrom

Director: J. A. Bayona
Writer: Sergio G. Sánchez
Story: María Belón
Producer: Álvaro Augustín, Belén Atienza, Ghislain Barrois, Enrique López Lavigne
Original Music Composer: Fernando Velázquez
Director of Photography: Óscar Faura