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The Impossible

7.420121h 53m12AMovieDramaThrillerHistory

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…

DirectorJ. A. Bayona
WritersMaría Belón·Sergio G. Sánchez
ProducersBelén Atienza·Álvaro Augustín

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by J. A. Bayona

Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts
Maria Bennett
Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Henry Bennett
Tom Holland
Tom Holland
Lucas Bennett
Samuel Joslin
Samuel Joslin
Thomas Bennett
Oaklee Pendergast
Oaklee Pendergast
Simon Bennett
Marta Etura
Marta Etura
Simone
Sönke Möhring
Sönke Möhring
Karl Schweber
Geraldine Chaplin
Geraldine Chaplin
Old Woman
Ploy Jindachote
Ploy Jindachote
Caregiver
Jomjaoi Sae-Limh
Jomjaoi Sae-Limh
Red Cross Nurse
Johan Sundberg
Johan Sundberg
Daniel
Jan Roland Sundberg
Jan Roland Sundberg
Daniel's Father

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The Impossible — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Impossible?

The Impossible is streaming on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Impossible on Netflix?

No, The Impossible is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is The Impossible on Amazon Prime Video?

The Impossible isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Impossible for free?

The Impossible is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

Is The Impossible based on a true story?

Yes — The Impossible is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).