The Martian

PG-13

Released Oct 2, 2015

2 hr. 22 min.

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Drama

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When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission.

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Critics Consensus

Smart, thrilling, and surprisingly funny, The Martian offers a faithful adaptation of the bestselling book that brings out the best in leading man Matt Damon and director Ridley Scott.

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Ermiyas Abate G

One of my favorite space movie of all time!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Ben C

Absolutely marvelous

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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Noah P

Arguably the best sci-fi film of the 21st century.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/16/24

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Felix B

Incredible special effects and a great story line. Unmissable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Mike B

Fantastic adaptation. Brilliant screenplay and special effects. Matt damon deserved the oscar for this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Jessica G

This movie is just the right amount of everything. Captivating even on its 3rd watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Ridley Scott

Director

Matt Damon

Mark Watney

Jessica Chastain

Melissa Lewis

Kristen Wiig

Annie Montrose

Jeff Daniels

Teddy Sanders

Michael Peña

Rick Martinez

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Aramide Tinubu

Shadow and Act

The Martian is a film about human error, the will to survive, and the responsibility that we have as human beings, not just to the work that we dedicate our lives to, but to one another as people.

Apr 12, 2017

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

A half-hour into The Martian any seasoned moviegoer can figure out where the plotline in this feel-good movie has to go. That's a shame and the film's biggest transgression.

Mar 15, 2017

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Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

Complex

Despite being marketed under the mainstream bait of a "space movie," The Martian is, more than anything, a love letter to science, without ever feeling like a boring textbook.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 23, 2017

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Josh Slater-Williams

Vague Visages

As a piece of sweeping populist entertainment, The Martian is a great success, despite a couple of issues that perturb throughout.

Nov 15, 2023

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

Damon has always had a knack for playing ordinary but determined men, and this quality is ideal for the role he has here: a Robinson Crusoe on the red planet.

Jan 23, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

This entertaining mixture of striking visuals and patient, methodical narrative has little in common with Scott’s past sci-fi experiences.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Synopsis

When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission.

Director: Ridley Scott
Executive Producer: Drew Goddard
Screenwriter: Drew Goddard
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox, Scott Free Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Injury Images|Brief Nudity|Some Strong Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $228.4M
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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