Movie
Where to Watch The Impossible (2012) in the US
- 2012
- PG-13
- 1h 54m
- 7.5IMDb
- 81%Rotten Tomatoes
- 73Metascore
The Impossible is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
A regular family - Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three kids - travel to Thailand to spend Christmas. They get an upgrade to a villa on the coastline. After settling in and exchanging gifts, they go to the pool, like so many other tourists. A perfect paradise vacation until a distant noise becomes a roar. There is no time to escape from the tsunami; Maria and her eldest are swept one way, Henry and the youngest another. Who will survive, and what will become of them?
Cast and crew
- Director
- J.A. Bayona
- Writer
- Sergio G. Sánchez, María Belón
- Starring
- Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland
Details
- Release date
- Jan 4, 2013
- Language
- English, Thai, German, Swedish, Spanish
- Country
- Spain, Thailand, United States
- Box office
- $19,019,882
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 28 wins & 70 nominations total
Where to Watch The Impossible (2012) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Impossible in the United States?
- The Impossible is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Angel Studios (4K), Lionsgate+ (HD), and Netflix (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Impossible or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Angel Studios (4K), Lionsgate+ (HD), and Netflix (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Impossible for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Impossible in the United States.
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