Directed by Ridley Scott
144 min | 2015 | USA | PG-13
Cast: Matt Damon, Aksel Hennie, & Chiwetel Ejiofor
Presented with Open Captions.
From legendary director Ridley Scott (Alien, Prometheus) comes a gripping tale of human strength and the will to survive. During a mission to Mars, American astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead and left behind. But Watney is still alive. Against all odds, he must find a way to contact Earth in the hope that scientists can devise a rescue plan to bring him home.
Winner: Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical)–2016 Golden Globes; Nominated: Best Motion Picture of the Year–2016 Academy Awards
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