The Martian (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2015, The Martian is a drama, adventure and science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, running about 141 minutes. “Bring Him Home” — that tagline sets the tone.
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.
Who’s in it. The Martian stars Matt Damon as Mark Watney, Jessica Chastain as Melissa Lewis, Kristen Wiig as Annie Montrose and Jeff Daniels as Teddy Sanders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Martian has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $630.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Martian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Martian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Martian (2015)?
- In US, The Martian is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Martian worth watching?
- The Martian holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Martian?
- The Martian stars Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels and Michael Peña.
- When was The Martian released?
- The Martian was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.