The Impossible (2012)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.6

Overview

A regular family - Maria (Naomi Watts), Henry (Ewan McGregor) and their three kids - travel to Thailand to spend Christmas. They get an upgrade to a villa on the coastline. After settling in and exchanging gifts, they go...

Starring Cast

Naomi Watts • Ewan McGregor • Tom Holland

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Naomi Watts • Ewan McGregor • Tom Holland

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film's central focus on the universal human experience of survival, family bonds, and individual acts of compassion during a natural disaster, without engaging in political commentary on its causes or systemic responses, firmly places it in the neutral category.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie primarily features a white family in the lead roles, consistent with traditional casting, and does not incorporate explicit DEI-driven casting choices for its main characters. The narrative focuses on the family's struggle and resilience, portraying traditional identities positively without any critical framing or central DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The Impossible does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on a heterosexual family's struggle for survival and reunion after a natural disaster, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is based on the true story of the Belón family, and all main characters are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life counterparts. No established characters have their gender changed.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is based on the true story of a Spanish family, who are portrayed by white actors. While the nationality/ethnicity of the actors differs from the real-life individuals, the broader racial category (white) remains consistent, thus not meeting the definition of a race swap.