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10It is a mark of great acting in a film when it succeeds in accomplishing what it must precisely when it is required. “The Impossible” is one of the best films of the year.
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8...The Impossible is a superb example of the “man against the elements” film...
Read full review at The A.V. Club
8...is what it is, neither metaphorical nor allegorical, and its power comes from its physical scale and human emotion.
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7...harrows like no other film in recent memory, from its visceral depiction of the natural disaster to an intensely emotional landscape of lost children and boundless kindnesses done by strangers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Impossible about? 
The Impossible (2012) is a drama adventure thriller film inspired by the true story of Maria Belón and her family's survival during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in Thailand. The movie follows Maria (Naomi Watts), her husband Henry (Ewan McGregor), and their three sons as they embark on a winter vacation in Thailand, only to face one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. On December 26, the massive tsunami hits the coast, separating the family members from each other. Maria and her eldest son Lucas (Tom Holland) struggle to find each other while facing unimaginable challenges and dangers. Meanwhile, Henry and their two younger sons, Simon (Samuel Joslin) and Thomas (Oaklee Pendergast), also survive the disaster but are forced to fend for themselves amidst chaos. As Maria undergoes surgery for her injuries, she urges Lucas to help others find their loved ones while she recovers. Henry joins forces with Karl Schweber (Sönke Möhring), a German man searching for his wife and daughter, to locate both of their families among the wreckage. Throughout their journey, unexpected displays of kindness and resilience bring hope amidst despair as they face one of humanity's darkest hours.
Where can I stream The Impossible?
You can stream The Impossible on: Netflix Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home
What movies are similar to The Impossible?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Impossible include The Imitation Game, Detroit, The Wizard of Lies, Argo (Extended Cut), The Anarchists, Dinner with the Alchemist.
When was The Impossible released in theaters?
The Impossible was released in theaters on January 4, 2013.
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