What is The Impossible on Netflix about?

If you love movies based on a true story, then you should check out The Impossible on Netflix. Starring Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and Tom Holland, the film follows one family’s harrowing journey to survive the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

If you want to learn more about the film, then look no further.

When was The Impossible released?

The Impossible was released in the United States on January 4, 2012, by Summit Entertainment.

The Impossible cast

This movie has an all-star cast. Naomi Watts plays Maria Bennett in the film. You might recognize Watts from films like The Glass Castle, Mulholland Drive, The Ring, Birdman, and the Divergent franchise.

The film also features Ewan McGregor as Henry Bennett. McGregor is known for his portrayal as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise, as well as movies like Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, the live action Beauty and the Beast, Christopher Robin, Birds of Prey, Big Fish, and Doctor Sleep.

The Impossible also stars a young Tom Holland as Lucas Bennett. Holland has played Peter Parker/Spider-Man in numerous Marvel movies, including Spider-Man: Homecoming, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

He recently starred in the Netflix original The Devil All the Time, as well as voicing Ian Lightfoot in the animated adventure Onward.

The Impossible synopsis

The film is based on the true story of one family’s journey to survive the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. It follows the Bennetts after they arrive in Thailand for vacation. Once there, their plans are thwarted as a massive tsunami bombards the region. After they are separated, the Bennetts must fight to stay alive and stay together.