The Impossible Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand, looking forward to a few days in tropical paradise. But on the morning of December 26th, as the family relaxes around the pool after their Christmas festivities the night before, a terrifying roar rises up from the center of the earth. As Maria freezes in fear, a huge wall of black water races across the hotel grounds toward her.

Action Drama True Story

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Impossible.

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  Naomi Watts

  ... Maria

  The Friend, The Divergent Series: Insurgent

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  Ewan McGregor

  ... Henry

  Flowervale Street, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

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  Geraldine Chaplin

  The Wolfman, A Monster Calls

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  Marta Etura

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  Tom Hollander

  ... Lucas

  Bohemian Rhapsody, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

Crew Behind the Film

The The Impossible behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Juan Antonio Bayona last directed Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and A Monster Calls.

Director

Juan Antonio Bayona

Screenwriters

Juan Antonio Bayona
Sergio G. Sanchez

Additional Information

All Trailers

Official The Impossible movie trailers and clips.

Production Details

What we know about the The Impossible movie production.

Key Facts

• A powerful story based on one family's survival of the 2004 tsunami.

Questions

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Official Page and Social Links

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