Spain,
2012, 113 min
(Alternative: 109 min)
Directed by:
J.A. BayonaScreenplay:
Sergio G. SánchezCinematography:
Oscar FauraComposer:
Fernando VelázquezCast:
Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura, Sönke Möhring, Geraldine Chaplin, Ploy Jindachote, Johan Sundberg (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Maria (Naomi Watts) and Henry (Ewan McGregor) are on a family Christmas vacation in Thailand, enjoying their beachfront resort when their world is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to them, a huge earthquake across the ocean has triggered a massive tsunami... one of the most devastating natural catastrophes on record. This is their story. (StudioCanal)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2013 - Naomi Watts (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
European Film Awards
- 2013 - Naomi Watts (Best Actress)
- 2013 - J.A. Bayona (Audience Award for Best Film)
Goya Awards
- 2013 - J.A. Bayona (Best Director)
- 2013 - Bernat Vilaplana, Elena Ruiz (Best Editing)
- 2013 - Best Sound
- 2013 - Best Production Supervision
- 2013 - Best Special Effects
- 2013 - Best Film
- 2013 - Naomi Watts (Best Actress)
- 2013 - Ewan McGregor (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2013 - Tom Holland (Best New Actor)
- 2013 - María Belón, Sergio G. Sánchez (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2013 - Oscar Faura (Best Cinematography)
- 2013 - Fernando Velázquez (Best Original Score)
- 2013 - Eugenio Caballero (Best Art Direction)
- 2013 - Best Make Up
AACTA International Awards
- 2013 - Naomi Watts (Best Actress)
Golden Globes
- 2013 - Naomi Watts (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2013 - Naomi Watts (Best Actress)
- 2013 - Tom Holland (Best Young Actor/Actress)
The Saturn Awards
- 2013 - Best Horror/Thriller Film
- 2013 - Naomi Watts (Best Actress)
- 2013 - Tom Holland (Best Performance by a Younger Actor)
- 2013 - David Martí, Montse Ribé, Vasit Suchitta (Best Make-Up)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2012 - J.A. Bayona (Golden Shell for Best Film)