In December 2004, affectionate family Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three children start their colder time of year excursion in Thailand. However, the day after Christmas, the unspoiled occasion transforms into an endless bad dream while an alarming thunder ascends from the profundities of the ocean, trailed by a mass of dark water that gobbles up everything in its way. However Maria and her family face their breaking point, startling presentations of generosity and boldness enhance their dread.
The Impossible
PG-13
Duration: 1h 54min
Release Date: 4 January 2013 (USA)
Genres: Adventure, Drama, History
Director: J.A. Bayona
IMDb: 7.6
Box Office Collection
Budget: $45,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA & Canada: $143,818 Dec 23, 2012
Gross USA & Canada: $19,019,882
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $198,087,212
Awards:
| Capri, Hollywood 2012 |
| J.A. Bayona |
| Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain 2013 |
| Best Actress (Mejor Actriz) Naomi Watts |
| CinEuphoria Awards 2014 |
| Best Special Effects (Sound or Visual) – International Competition Peter Glossop (sound) Marc Orts (sound) Oriol Tarragó (sound) Pau Costa (visual effects) Félix Bergés (visual effects) |
| Empire Awards, UK 2013 |
| Best Male Newcomer Tom Holland |
| Gaudí Awards 2013 |
| Best Director (Millor Director) J.A. Bayona Best Make-Up and Hairstyles (Millor Maquillatge i Perruqueria) David Martí Montse Ribé Best Sound (Millor So) Oriol Tarragó Marc Orts Best Cinematography (Millor Fotografia) Oscar Faura Best Film Editing (Millor Muntatge) Elena Ruiz Bernat Vilaplana Best European Film (Millor Pel·lícula Europea) J.A. Bayona (director) Sergio G. Sánchez (writer) Apaches Entertainment Telecinco Cinema Mediaset España Canal+ España Spain/USA |
| Goya Awards 2013 |
| Best Sound (Mejor Sonido) Peter Glossop Marc Orts Oriol Tarragó Best Special Effects (Mejores Efectos Especiales) Pau Costa Félix Bergés Best Director (Mejor Director) J.A. Bayona Best Editing (Mejor Montaje) Elena Ruiz Bernat Vilaplana Best Production Manager (Mejor Dirección de Producción) Sandra Hermida (as Sandra Hermida Muniz) |
| Hollywood Film Awards 2012 |
| Tom Holland |
| International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA) 2013 |
| Film Music Composition of the Year Fernando Velázquez Track: “The Impossible Main Title” |
| London Critics Circle Film Awards 2013 |
| Young British Performer of the Year Tom Holland |
| National Board of Review, USA 2012 |
| Breakthrough Performance – Male Tom Holland |
| Nevada Film Critics Society 2012 |
| Best Youth Performance Tom Holland |
| Online Film & Television Association 2013 |
| Best Youth Performance Tom Holland |
| Palm Springs International Film Festival 2013 |
| Naomi Watts |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards 2012 |
Best Youth Performance in a Lead or Supporting Role - MaleTom Holland |
Casts
| Naomi Watts | Maria |
| Ewan McGregor | Henry |
| Tom Holland | Lucas |
| Samuel Joslin | Thomas |
| Oaklee Pendergast | Simon |
| Marta Etura | Simone |
| Sönke Möhring | Karl |
| Geraldine Chaplin | Old Woman |
| Ploy Jindachote | Caregiver |
| Jomjaoi Sae-Limh | Red Cross Nurse |
Writing Credits
| Sergio G. Sánchez | (written by) |
| María Belón | (story) |
