The Martian

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The Martian

PG-13

2015

2h 22m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Drama

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When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney, 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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Aramide Tinubu

Shadow and Act

04/12/2017

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.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

03/15/2017

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.

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Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

Complex

02/23/2017

3/5

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.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

May 7

3.5/4

The Martian will disappoint only those who were waiting for Marvin to show up at some point to wreak looney havoc.

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Charlie Del Rio

Cine Premiere

Oct 16

4.5/5

From its opening minutes, The Martian is a film of impeccable production, execution, and pacing. [Full review in Spanish]

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 20

5/5

The overall rooting hope to beat death swells in the right places alongside the palpable moments of suspense, awe, and excitement.

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tericee

11/22/2024

Just as good as the book!

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Paolo F

@XKP-Producer 3h

The Martian is a very enjoyable and well-made sci-fi movie. It is undeniably American and sometimes a bit predictable, but its emotional core works perfectly. Beneath the survival story, the film is really about friendship, cooperation, and what human beings can achieve when they are willing to sacrifice for one another. The technical realism is especially impressive. The spacecraft, habitats, and equipment look so believable that you almost forget you are watching science fiction. At times, it genuinely feels like humanity has already sent a crew to Mars. Fans of classic sci-fi may even notice similarities to the aesthetic of Space: 1999. If you enjoy optimistic science fiction with strong human themes, this is highly recommended. Fans should also check out Project Hail Mary, while those looking for something more visually ambitious and complex may prefer Interstellar.

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Ben W

@Username618 14h

Not half bad. But that's Andy Weir is the uppers.

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Carson C.

@RT98272822 1d

Amazingly written and played off the book very well showcases the funny and serious action scenes very well amazing movie

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Matthew W.

@Mattrocks704 5d

Fantastic movie something for everyone to watch

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Andrew F

@ZeFormanator May 19

A little slow for my taste but beautifully shot.

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Synopsis

When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney, 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
Producer: Simon Kinberg, Michael Schaefer, Aditya Sood, Mark Huffam
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
Runtime: 2h 22m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)