The Martian
“Bring him home.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-19
Top Cast
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Matt Damon
Mark Watney
Jessica Chastain
Melissa Lewis
Kristen Wiig
Annie Montrose
Jeff Daniels
Theodore "Teddy" Sanders
Michael Peña
Rick Martinez
Sean Bean
Mitch Henderson
Kate Mara
Beth Johanssen
Sebastian Stan
Chris Beck
Aksel Hennie
Alex Vogel
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Vincent Kapoor
Benedict Wong
Bruce Ng
Mackenzie Davis
Mindy Park
Donald Glover
Rich Purnell
Nick Mohammed
Tim Grimes
Chen Shu
Zhu Tao
Eddy Ko Hung
Guo Ming
Enzo Cilenti
Mike Watkins
Jonathan Aris
Brendan Hatch
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 Days(Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 2, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 22, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 12, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$108M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$631.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.84x
+$523.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Drew Goddard
- Original Score
- Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- The Martian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $108M
- Worldwide Gross
- $631.1M
- Production Studios
- Genre Films, TSG Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Scott Free Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ridley Scott
Drew Goddard, Andy Weir, Chris Katinas
Harry Gregson-Williams
Dariusz Wolski, Mark Patten
Pietro Scalia
Aditya Sood, Simon Kinberg, Mark Huffam, Michael Schaefer, Ridley Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Aditya Sood
Producer
Simon Kinberg
Producer
Ridley Scott
Director
Drew Goddard
Screenplay
Mark Huffam
Producer
Michael Schaefer
Producer
Ridley Scott
Producer
Pietro Scalia
Editor
Arthur Max
Production Design
Janty Yates
Costume Design
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Richard Stammers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Justin Cornish
Visual Effects Supervisor
Brooke Lyndon-Stanford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Lawrence
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Martian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Martian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Martian 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.
Who directed The Martian?
The Martian was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in The Martian?
The principal cast of The Martian includes Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña.
When was The Martian released and how long is it?
The Martian was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Martian?
The Martian had a reported production budget of $108M and grossed $631.1M at the worldwide box office (5.84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Martian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Martian was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams.
Is The Martian based on a book or true story?
The Martian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Andy Weir".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Martian?
The Martian holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).