The Impossible (2012)

7.5PG-13113 minDirector: J. A. Bayona

2012 English-language Spanish film

The Impossible (Spanish: Lo imposible) is a 2012 English-language Spanish biographical disaster drama film directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Sergio G. Sánchez. It is based on the experience of María Belón and her family in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The Impossible features an international cast, including Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and Tom Holland in his live-action film debut.

The film received positive reviews from critics for its direction and its acting. For her work in the film, Watts was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

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What is The Impossible about?
The Impossible (2012) — 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 paradis
Is The Impossible based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Impossible scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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