The Martian

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Also known as Martian

2015 film directed by Ridley Scott

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The Martian is a 2015 science fiction, survival, adventure, and drama film directed by Ridley Scott. The English-language production, which also features Standard Chinese and German, stars Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, and Jeff Daniels. Based on the work of the same name, the film was written by Drew Goddard and Andy Weir. Production was handled by Simon Kinberg, Drew Goddard, Mark Huffam, and Michael Schaefer, with Dariusz Wolski serving as director of photography and Harry Gregson-Williams composing the score. The movie was produced by Scott Free Productions, TSG Entertainment, and 20th Century Studios, with additional involvement from Genre Films and 20th Century Fox.

Filming took place in Budapest, Wadi Rum, and at Korda Studios. The narrative is set in locations including Acidalia Planitia, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, focusing on Mars, its exploration, and a human mission to the planet. The film has a runtime of 141 minutes, though some sources list it as 144 minutes. It was released in the United States and United Kingdom, with specific release dates in October and November 2015. The film received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Writing Adapted Screenplay, and Best Production Design.

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Film · TMDB

7.7

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.

Released: 2015-09-30141 minDir: Ridley ScottScience Fiction, Drama, AdventureBudget: $108MBox office: $631M

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Cast

Matt Damon as Mark Watney
Jessica Chastain as Melissa Lewis
Kristen Wiig as Annie Montrose
Jeff Daniels as Theodore "Teddy" Sanders
Michael Peña as Rick Martinez
Sean Bean as Mitch Henderson

Themes

spacecraft
planet mars
based on novel or book
nasa
isolation
botanist
survival
space
engineering
stranded

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Ratings

IMDb

8/10

1,015,710 votes

Year: 2015
Runtime: 144 min
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

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During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) 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. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "The Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: film
Genre: action film
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Original language: German
Based on: The Martian
Main subject: colonization of Mars
Director: Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: Andy Weir
Composer: Harry Gregson-Williams
Producer: Ridley Scott
Production company: 20th Century Studios
Cinematographer: Dariusz Wolski
Filming location: Korda Studios
Duration: 141
FilmAffinity ID: 846099
Distribution format: video on demand
Official website: www.foxmovies.com/movies/the-martian

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publication date: 2015-10-01
Commons category: The Martian
title: The Martian
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
film editor: Pietro Scalia
production designer: Arthur Max
costume designer: Janty Yates
set in period: 2035
after a work by: Andy Weir
executive producer: Drew Goddard
box office: 228433663
capital cost: 108000000
budget: 108000000
described at URL: tw.movie.yahoo.com/movieinfo_main.html/id=5825
social media followers: 22329
set in environment: desert
review score: 80/100

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Encyclopedic overview

The Martian is a 2015 epic science fiction survival film directed by Ridley Scott from a screenplay by Drew Goddard. Based on Andy Weir's 2011 novel, and distributed by 20th Century Fox, the film stars Matt Damon, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sean Bean, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, and Mackenzie Davis. The film depicts an astronaut's struggle to survive on Mars after being left behind and NASA's efforts to return him to Earth.

Producer Simon Kinberg began developing the film after Fox optioned the novel in March 2013. Goddard, who adapted the novel into a screenplay, was initially attached to direct, but production was only approved after Scott replaced Goddard as director and Damon was cast as the main character. Filming began in November 2014 and lasted about 70 days, on a $108 million budget. Twenty sets were built on one of the largest sound stages in the world in Budapest, Hungary. Wadi Rum in Jordan was also used for exterior filming.

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