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The Martian (2015)

Mark Watney

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Mark Watney in The Martian (2015), played by Matt Damon.

Film guide · 1 film · 2015 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Mark Watney on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 2015Main sequence runtime: 2h 21m
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THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Mark Watney?

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Matt Damon plays Mark Watney in The Martian.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Mark Watney screen credits

Screen credits: The Martian (2015) — Matt Damon as Mark Watney.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

Signature lines

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“I'm the first person to be alone on an entire planet .”

The Martian (2015)

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WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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