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.
Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie, Benedict Wong, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor
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Title: The Martian (2015)
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Date of birth: 30 November 1937, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Writing credits:
Drew Goddard, Andy Weir (novel)
Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams
Country: United States | United Kingdom
Language: English
Color: Color
Runtime: 141 min.