Now, before we get into what you need to know of how you can watch 'The Impossible' right now, here are some important points about the Summit Entertainment, Apaches Films, Mediaset España, Telecinco Cinema drama flick. The Impossible starring Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin has a PG-13 rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 53 min. The release date of the movie is January 4th, 2013. The movie received a user score of 74/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 6,534 contributing users.
Need a quick rundown of the movie? Here's the 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."
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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Impossible' on each platform when they are available. 'The Impossible' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Fandango At Home, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Microsoft Store, Prime Video, and The Roku Channel in the US.
'The Impossible' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on January 4th, 2013
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
April 23rd, 2013
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