The Martian

  • Theatrical - Wide 2015-10-02

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9/10

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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 stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he... See more must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel.

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Review: The Martian

Check out Chris Bumbray's take on THE MARTIAN here! PLOT: After being left behind on a manned mission to Mars, presumed dead astronaut Mark Watney must find a way to survive until a rescue that could only happen several hundreds of...

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