The Martian

Name: The Martian
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure
Released: 2015-09-30
Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña

2015 | 141 min | Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Project Hail Mary or Guardians of the Galaxy, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 7 Oscars.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$631 million worldwide on a $108 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.6 million people sought it out in the past year