The Martian

Year

2015

Duration

142 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

English

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When an exploration assignment to Mars is struck by a violent storm, the crew is forced to abandon the mission, leaving behind astronaut Mark Watney, who is presumed dead. Alone in a harsh environment and with dwindling resources, Mark is forced against the odds to find a way of signalling back to Earth that he is in need of rescue. A tense waiting game emerges as NASA scientists and his former crew attempt ambitious rescue strategies for ‘The Martian’, knowing they have a slim chance of success. Best on the best-selling novel, this is an entertaining story of endurance, perseverance and resourcefulness.

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Ridley Scott

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Classification

Infrequent strong language, injury detail.

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