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The Martian

2015 · 2h 21m · Science Fiction · Drama · Adventure

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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 str…

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

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.

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89/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITDuring 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 str…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a survival story where pressure keeps tightening
02A substantial 141-minute commitment and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.7/10 TMDB audience score across 21,755 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch The Martian?

The Martian belongs in your night if you want a survival story built around pressure and hard choices. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a substantial 141-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 8/10 and emotional impact at 5/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want a survival story built around pressure and hard choices
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you are ready to give the movie your full attention

THINK TWICE IF

01you are not in the mood for sustained danger or characters under pressure
02you do not have room for a 141-minute movie tonight
03you need a movie that can work with divided attention

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required8/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Ridley Scott portrait
Ridley ScottDirector
Matt Damon portrait
Matt DamonMark Watney
Jessica Chastain portrait
Jessica ChastainMelissa Lewis
Kristen Wiig portrait
Kristen WiigAnnie Montrose
Jeff Daniels portrait
Jeff DanielsTheodore "Teddy" Sanders
Michael Peña portrait
Michael PeñaRick Martinez
Sean Bean portrait
Sean BeanMitch Henderson
Kate Mara portrait
Kate MaraBeth Johanssen
Sebastian Stan portrait
Sebastian StanChris Beck
Aksel Hennie portrait
Aksel HennieAlex Vogel