The Martian

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The Martian

PG-13

Released Oct 2, 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

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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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

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

Rated: 5/5

Jul 20, 2025

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Welcome back, Sir Ridley Scott. The Martian was easily one of my favorite blockbusters of the year, a film crowded with a stunning cast in which everyone is given their due.

Aug 2, 2024

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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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tericee

Just as good as the book!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/24

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Tyler S

Man that was really cool. From beginning to end, I was so interested. Space is something I find really interesting, and this rescue mission from Mars was so neat. And I don't know what it was, but visually, this film looked incredible. The cast was peak too. What a star studded group. Well done Ridley Scott!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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Matheus F

This movie and the book are phenomenal. Ridley Scott is impeccable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/26/25

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Audience Member

this is one of the best sci fi i've ever watched. the characters are all amazing, there is no greedy, no evildoer just people genuinely trying to get mark back home. the plot is fairly simple but how they execute it is amazing, the suspense and the emotions it brought. i genuinely felt happy and relieved when the mission was a success and devastated when the mission failed. the visuals are out of this world, it simulates mars really well, the terrain, the sand and the sky. the soundtrack was great, it really helped in building suspense and emotional attachment to mark. i recommend this movie for someone who loves sci fi, this is a great one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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Andrew

It was sooo goood but was a bit boring at times

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/19/25

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Miami J.

Super good movie all around. Lots of really unique problem solving as well as high stakes circumstances that felt very fresh and will leave you biting your nails. It was also decently funny in the parts that needed it! The ending brings the whole movie together nicely as the cherry on top. 10/10 would recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/18/25

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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, Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, Aditya Sood, Mark Huffam
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
Runtime: 2h 22m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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