The Martian

2015 · directed by Ridley Scott

Rating

81/100

Hit

yes

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.

The Martian (2015), directed by Ridley Scott, rates 81/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Matt Damon
• Jessica Chastain
• Kristen Wiig
• Jeff Daniels
• Michael Peña
• Sean Bean
• Kate Mara
• Sebastian Stan
• Aksel Hennie
• Chiwetel Ejiofor

Crew

• Dariusz Wolski — Director of Photography
• Pietro Scalia — Editor
• Harry Gregson-Williams — Original Music Composer
• Drew Goddard — Screenplay

More from Ridley Scott

1. Blade Runner (1982) — 95/100 · hit
2. Thelma & Louise (1991) — 93/100 · hit
3. Alien (1979) — 89/100 · hit
4. Gladiator (2000) — 86/100 · hit
5. American Gangster (2007) — 78/100
6. Black Hawk Down (2001) — 76/100

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