Netflix Gets Rid of the Most Realistic Disaster Film Ever Released at the End of This Month

There are many horror films, thrillers, and disaster movies that try to capture the worst moments in the lives of fictional characters and touch the hearts of viewers through their suffering.

Some do it better than others, but to this day, no movie can compete with the horrors that surround us in real life.

Sometimes, though, cinematography meets the stories of real people, and that's when the real magic happens. The most realistic disaster movie, filmed in 2012, is now available for everyone to watch on Netflix. But it won't be for long.

Is The Impossible a Good Movie?

In 2004, the Indian Ocean was hit by a tsunami that wreaked havoc in several countries at once. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and many other countries were affected by the disaster, which took the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and went down in history as one of the world's deadliest disasters.

Directed by J.A. Bayona and written by Sergio G. Sánchez, The Impossible tells the story of a family enjoying a blissful vacation on the coast when tragedy strikes. Surrounded by suffering and despair, they manage to find each other and help those around them as best they can.

Starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts as the parents, the film also marked the debut of then-14-year-old Tom Holland, now known for his portrayal of Marvel's Spider-Man. What's even more ironic is that his character also finds his place in the film while helping others deal with the aftermath of the tsunami.

As emotional and heartbreaking as you can imagine, The Impossible is a film about hope and the strength of family bonds. It was a financial and critical success and now stands at 82% approval on Rotten Tomatoes.

Naomi Watts' performance in the film has received the most praise, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress, and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

Before the end of May, you can stream The Impossible on Netflix. After June 1, the disaster movie based on a real-life tragedy will be available exclusively on Prime Video.