The Impossible
Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Goya Award for Best Director
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Actress (2013)
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Box office
Grossed $198M worldwide, about 4.4 times its $45M budget
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Alicante, Thailand and Barcelona
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Setting
Set in Thailand
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Music
Music by Fernando Velázquez
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Óscar Faura
Details
- Director
- Writers
- María BelónStory
- Sergio G. SánchezWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 9, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $45M
- Revenue
- $198.1M
- Countries
- Spain, United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Naomi WattsMaria Bennett
Ewan McGregorHenry Bennett
Tom HollandLucas Bennett
Samuel JoslinThomas Bennett
Oaklee PendergastSimon Bennett
Marta EturaSimone
Sönke MöhringKarl Schweber
Geraldine ChaplinOld Woman
Ploy JindachoteCaregiver- Jomjaoi Sae-LimhRed Cross Nurse
- Johan SundbergDaniel
- Jan Roland SundbergDaniel's Father
- La-Orng ThongruangOld Thai Man
- Tor KlathaleyYoung Thai Man
Douglas JohanssonMr. Benstrom- Emilio RiccardiMorten Benstrom
- Vorarat JutakeoDoctor in Stockroom
- Karun KonsamanYoung Nurse in Stockroom
- Nicola HarrisonWoman in Charge of Simon and Thomas
John AlbasinyOliver Tudpole
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