How long is The Impossible?

The Impossible is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Impossible rated?

The Impossible is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Impossible?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Angel Studios (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Impossible (2012) runs 1 h 53 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 6,923 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 53 min — ends 9:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, History
Released: September 9, 2012
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 6,923 votes
Director: J. A. Bayona
Starring: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Angel Studios (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is The Impossible?: The Impossible is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Impossible rated?: The Impossible is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Impossible a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Impossible?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), Angel Studios (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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