The Impossible (Spanish: Lo imposible) is a 2012 English-language Spanish biographical disaster drama film directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Sergio G. Sánchez. Based on the experience of María Belón and her family in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the film features an international cast including Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor and Tom Holland in his live-action film debut. The film premiered at TIFF on 9 September 2012 and was released on 11 October in Spain. It received positive reviews from critics for its direction and acting, winning Best Director, Editing, Production Supervision, Sound, and Special Effects at the 27th Goya Awards.