Cast of The Impossible

24 credited, in billing order.

Naomi Watts
Naomi Wattsas Maria Bennett
Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregoras Henry Bennett
Tom Holland
Tom Hollandas Lucas Bennett
Samuel Joslin
Samuel Joslinas Thomas Bennett
Oaklee Pendergast
Oaklee Pendergastas Simon Bennett
Marta Etura
Marta Eturaas Simone
Sönke Möhring
Sönke Möhringas Karl Schweber
Geraldine Chaplin
Geraldine Chaplinas Old Woman
Ploy Jindachote
Ploy Jindachoteas Caregiver
Jomjaoi Sae-Limh
Jomjaoi Sae-Limhas Red Cross Nurse
Johan Sundberg
Johan Sundbergas Daniel
Jan Roland Sundberg
Jan Roland Sundbergas Daniel's Father
La-Orng Thongruang
La-Orng Thongruangas Old Thai Man
Tor Klathaley
Tor Klathaleyas Young Thai Man
Douglas Johansson
Douglas Johanssonas Mr. Benstrom
Emilio Riccardi
Emilio Riccardias Morten Benstrom
Vorarat Jutakeo
Vorarat Jutakeoas Doctor in Stockroom
Karun Konsaman
Karun Konsamanas Young Nurse in Stockroom
Nicola Harrison
Nicola Harrisonas Woman in Charge of Simon and Thomas
John Albasiny
John Albasinyas Oliver Tudpole
Gitte Witt
Gitte Wittas Norwegian Patient
Bruce Blain
Bruce Blainas American Tourist
Celicia Arnold
Celicia Arnoldas American Tourist's Wife
Peter Tuinstra
Peter Tuinstraas American Tourist on Orchid Roof

Crew

J. A. BayonaJ. A. BayonaDirectorSergio G. SánchezSergio G. SánchezWriterMaría BelónMaría BelónStoryJavier UgarteJavier UgarteExecutive ProducerSandra HermidaSandra HermidaExecutive ProducerÁlvaro AugustínProducerBelén AtienzaProducerEnrique López LavigneEnrique López LavigneProducerGhislain BarroisGhislain BarroisProducerFernando VelázquezFernando VelázquezOriginal Music ComposerÓscar FauraÓscar FauraDirector of PhotographyBernat VilaplanaBernat VilaplanaEditor

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