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An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assume him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive and can survive until a potential rescue.
Sep 28, 2015 · Fact or fiction? Fiction. Orbital dynamics. Perhaps one of the best factual aspects of the film is the accuracy of the travel time between Earth and Mars.
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The Martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon. Drew Goddard adapted the screenplay from the 2011 novel by Andy Weir.
- The Martian. Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor. 255 votes. This riveting tale of survival is a tribute to human ingenuity and resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
- Total Recall. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone. 259 votes. In this futuristic romp, viewers are taken on a thrilling ride through memory manipulation, corporate espionage, and Martian intrigue.
- Red Planet. Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss, Tom Sizemore. 201 votes. A nail-biting chronicle of humanity's first manned mission to Mars, this film weaves together a tense narrative with striking effects to create a compelling drama.
- Mission to Mars. Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle. 228 votes. This visually stunning space epic transports viewers across the cosmos as they follow a team of astronauts on a daring mission to uncover the secrets of Mars.
Oct 1, 2015 · “The Martian,” Ridley Scott’s film about an astronaut surviving on a desolate planet, is at heart a shipwreck story, one that just happens to take the form of a science fiction adventure. But although the outline offers no surprises, the details and the tone feel new.
Sep 22, 2015 · Scientists are used to suspending disbelief when they go to movies. But The Martian, opening October 2, offers a mostly realistic view of conditions astronauts might encounter on Mars.
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Oct 1, 2015 · Taking place in a near future Earth ravaged by pollution and overpopulation — a hallmark of every near-future sci-fi story — the film set up an ecological premise about terraforming Mars but...
