7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Impossible (2012)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Buddhism: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on the universal human experience of survival, family bonds, and individual acts of compassion during a natural disaster, without engaging in political commentary on its causes or systemic responses, firmly places it in the neutral category.
The movie primarily features a white family in the lead roles, consistent with traditional casting, and does not incorporate explicit DEI-driven casting choices for its main characters. The narrative focuses on the family's struggle and resilience, portraying traditional identities positively without any critical framing or central DEI themes.
Secondary
Set in a predominantly Buddhist country, the film portrays the local Thai people with immense compassion and selflessness towards the tsunami victims. These actions, while not explicitly religious, align with core Buddhist virtues, and the narrative presents them with profound respect and dignity.
The film portrays Maria's personal Christian faith, expressed through prayer, as a dignified source of hope and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy. The narrative respects this individual expression of belief without critique.
The Impossible does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on a heterosexual family's struggle for survival and reunion after a natural disaster, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The film 'The Impossible' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is solely dedicated to depicting a family's harrowing experience and survival during a natural disaster, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is based on the true story of the Belón family, and all main characters are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life counterparts. No established characters have their gender changed.
The film is based on the true story of a Spanish family, who are portrayed by white actors. While the nationality/ethnicity of the actors differs from the real-life individuals, the broader racial category (white) remains consistent, thus not meeting the definition of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.1
7.3
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