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The Martian

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi), release year 2015, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of The Martian

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi), release year 2015, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2015
  • Released 02 Oct 2015
  • Runtime 144 minutes
  • Content rating PG-13
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.0/10 from 999,128 votes
  • Metascore 80/100
  • Genres Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
  • Languages English, Mandarin
  • Countries United States, United Kingdom, Hungary, Jordan

Cast

Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig

Direction and writing

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Written by: Drew Goddard, Andy Weir

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 7 Oscars. 40 wins & 199 nominations total

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