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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.
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, A Mighty Heart, The Stanford Prison Experiment, The Finest Hours, Anonymous, Safe Passage.
When was The Impossible released in theaters? 
The Impossible was released in theaters on February 28, 2013.