Director: J.A. Bayona
Budget: 45 000 000 $Domestic: 19 019 882 $Foreign: 179 080 118 $
Language
English
NMTW
76%
Good
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 28 wins & 70 nominations total
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Naomi WattsMaria Bennett -
Ewan McGregorHenry Bennett
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Tom HollandLucas Bennett
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Samuel JoslinThomas Bennett
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Oaklee PendergastSimon Bennett
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Marta EturaSimone
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Sönke MöhringKarl Schweber
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Geraldine ChaplinOld Woman
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Ploy JindachoteCaregiver
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Douglas JohanssonMr. Benstrom
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John AlbasinyOliver Tudpole
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Jomjaoi Sae-LimhRed Cross Nurse
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Johan SundbergDaniel
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Jan Roland SundbergDaniel's Father
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La-Orng ThongruangOld Thai Man
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Tor KlathaleyYoung Thai Man
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Emilio RiccardiMorten Benstrom
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Vorarat JutakeoDoctor in Stockroom
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Karun KonsamanYoung Nurse in Stockroom
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Nicola HarrisonWoman in Charge of Simon and Thomas
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| Budget: | 45 000 000 $ |
| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 19 019 882 $ |
| Foreign Box Office: | 179 080 118 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 198 100 000 $ |
| Profit: | +153 100 000 $ |
| Country: | Spain, USA |
| Age rating: | |
| MPAA rating: | |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 1 h 53 min |
Description:
In December 2004, Maria, Henry, and their three sons start their winter vacation in Thailand. The day after Christmas, their peaceful holiday becomes a terrifying nightmare when a monstrous roar echoes from the ocean, followed by a massive wave that destroys everything in its path. As the family faces unimaginable danger, acts of compassion and bravery offer a glimmer of hope.
| Alternative title: | The Impossible |
| Release year: | 2012 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 28 wins & 70 nominations total |
| Director: | J.A. Bayona |
| Type: | Movie |
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