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Cast
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| Naomi Watts | ... | ||
| Ewan McGregor | ... | ||
| Tom Holland | ... | ||
| Samuel Joslin | ... | ||
| Oaklee Pendergast | ... | ||
| Marta Etura | ... |
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Karl
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Old Woman
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Jomjaoi Sae-Limh | ... |
Red Cross Nurse
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La-Orng Thongruang | ... |
Old Thai Man
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Tor Klathaley | ... |
Young Thai Man
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Douglas Johansson | ... |
Mr. Benstrom
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A regular family - Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three kids - travel to Thailand to spend Christmas. They get an upgrade to a villa on the coastline. After settling in and exchanging gifts, they go to the pool, like so many other tourists. A perfect paradise vacation until a distant noise becomes a roar. There is no time to escape from the tsunami; Maria and her eldest are swept one way, Henry and the youngest another. Who will survive, and what will become of them? Written by Ronaldo Ferreira
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Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense realistic disaster sequences, including disturbing injury images and brief nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
SpainRelease Date:
4 January 2013 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
€30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$143,818 (USA) (21 December 2012)Gross:
$18,996,755 (USA) (12 April 2013)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Thomas: When the water hit?
Henry: No. After that, when I came up, I was on my own. That was the scariest part. And when I saw the two of you clinging to the tree, I didn't feel so scared anymore. I knew I wasn't on my own. You see?
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The crew filmed partially on location at the actual resort, since rebuilt, where the Belon family was vacationing when the tsunami hit. For the tsunami destruction scenes, a scaled model of the resort was used. See more »Goofs
When Lucas is speaking to his mother Maria in the plane on the way back home, the oxygen bottles behind the bed displays 0 bar. See more »Quotes
Henry: But you know, you know, the most scary bit for me?Thomas: When the water hit?
Henry: No. After that, when I came up, I was on my own. That was the scariest part. And when I saw the two of you clinging to the tree, I didn't feel so scared anymore. I knew I wasn't on my own. You see?
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On vacation at an exotic resort in Thailand, a family of 5 are torn apart by a large tsunami that rips the island apart. The mother, played by Naomi Watts and oldest of the three sons do their best to survive while the father, played by Ewan McGregor, juggles between the safety of his two boys and the search for his wife and missing son.
Director Juan Antonio Bayona vividly shares the shocking and yet, miraculous story of the Alvarez family. The cinematography when the tsunami sweeps in is nothing short of stunning and captivating. A glimpse of the sheer force and destruction behind this natural disaster will undoubtedly leave you breathless. Watts delivers a strong performance as does McGregor but the stand out here, besides the cinematography, is the brilliant and mature portrayal of the oldest son by young, Tom Holland.
An emotional tearjerker, The Impossible is a brilliant film, which will have you glued to the screen as you root against the odds while simultaneously fearing the worst. The fact that it's based on a true story is a testament of the human spirit and the bond of a family.
The Impossible is definitely one to watch.