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)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)