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The Impossible (2012), directed by J. A. Bayona, is a drama film and is available to stream on 9 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.5/10 and 81% on Rotten Tomatoes from 6,640 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Originally released in 2012, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and Tom Holland. At 113 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Impossible online, the best option is fuboTV for subscribers, and it's also included with Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, and CuriosityStream Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Apollo 13 and Titanic, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Impossible isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel.
- The Impossible is available to stream on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — The Impossible isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel.
- Yes — The Impossible is available to stream for free (with ads) on Fawesome, and it's also included with fuboTV, Curiosity Stream, CuriosityStream Apple TV Channel, CuriosityStream Amazon Channel.
- The Impossible runs 1h 53m (113 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 73/100.
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