Implosion (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, Implosion is a drama and romance film directed by Sören Voigt, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Seventeen-year-old Thomas and his father Niels spend their summer holidays at the Spanish coast. But their father and son time out takes a turn when a boat with African refugees sinks close to their hotel. One of them is 20-year-old Djamile. On a motorbike tour Thomas runs into Djamile and quickly decides to hide her from the Spanish authorities and the smugglers who brought her to Europe. When Niels and Angelica, Thomas’ teacher and his father’s love affair, learn about Thomas’ secret the situation is getting even more explosive. Niels does not support his son’s plans at all. Naive but passionate Thomas struggles to find a way to save Djamile. Deeper and deeper, he explores an unknown world of desperation, hope, greed, violence, betrayal, sorrow and... love.
Who’s in it. Implosion stars Sven Gielnik as Thomas, Eye Haïdara as Djamile, Carolina Clemente as Angélica and Hans-Jochen Wagner as Niels, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Implosion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Implosion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Implosion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Implosion (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Implosion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Implosion worth watching?
- Implosion holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Implosion?
- Implosion stars Sven Gielnik, Eye Haïdara, Carolina Clemente, Hans-Jochen Wagner and Ériq Ebouaney.
- When was Implosion released?
- Implosion was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.