The Impossible
2012 · 1h 53m · Drama, Thriller, History
YES — Watch it tonight. This is a gut-wrenching, beautifully acted account of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that proves survival stories don't need happy endings to be deeply human. Director Juan Antonio Bayona crafts an emotionally devastating film anchored by powerhouse performances, and it's the kind of movie that sticks with you long after the credits roll.
Plot
In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.
Director: J. A. Bayona
Cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast