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DirectorJ. A. Bayona
Runtime1h 53m · PG-13
GenresDrama · History · Thriller
Release2012-09-09
Film
The Impossible
2012· PG-13· 1h 53m· Drama· History· Thriller
“Nothing is more powerful than the human spirit.”
In December 2004, Maria and Henry, along with their three sons, settle into a serene Thai beach holiday, only for the festive mood to shatter abruptly on Boxing Day. A cataclysmic roar signals the onset of a colossal tsunami, sweeping away lives and landscapes with ruthless force. Amidst the chaos, Maria and her family confront unimaginable horror, yet sporadic acts of human decency and resilience offer fragile hope, illuminating the darkest hour with tentative rays of courage.
2012-09-09
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Key Crew
DirectorJ. A. Bayona
WriterSergio G. Sánchez
ProducerBelén Atienza
Director of PhotographyÓscar Faura
Original Music ComposerFernando Velázquez
EditorBernat Vilaplana
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Details
Released2012-09-09
Runtime1h 53m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosApaches Films · Telecinco Cinema · La Trini
Budget$45M
Box office$198M
LanguagesEnglish · Swedish · Thai
CountriesSpain · United States of America
Rating7.4/10 · 6764 votes
Original languageen
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