 "The Impossible" was nominated for the Oscar and Golden Globe Awards in the category of Best Actress for the interpretation of Naomi Watts.The film was also nominated in 14 categories at the Goya Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor (Tom Holland), of which it won five awards.In 2013 "The Impossible" received a National Film Award in the framework of the 61st International Festival of San Sebastián.