The Martian

The Martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film is based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Andy Weir. In the film, an astronaut named Mark Watney is presumed dead and left behind on Mars after a fierce storm, and must use his scientific expertise and ingenuity to survive and signal to Earth that he is alive. The film was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $630 million worldwide and receiving six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Damon. It received praise for its direction, acting, screenplay, and scientific accuracy.