Verisimilitude is the appearance of being true or real. In film, this means the scene/film seems realistic and the situation is believable.

A film that has great verisimilitude is The Impossible. This is because when the tsunami hit the land, it was from a point of view of a family on holiday. The family is very relatable, so this terrifying experience seems more real. Also, the aftermath is shown in a very distressing way, making this family’s situation seem that much more relatable and realistic.