Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Drew Goddard, Andy Weir Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig Released: October 1, 2015 Rating: Runtime: 141 minutes Websites: Story: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) 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. 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. Cast: Kate Mara Beth Johanssen Kristen Wiig Annie Montrose Jessica Chastain Melissa Lewis Matt Damon Mark Watney Sebastian Stan Chris Beck Sean Bean Mitch Henderson Chiwetel Ejiofor Venkat Kapoor Mackenzie Davis Mindy Park Jeff Daniels Teddy Sanders Michael Pena Rick Martinez Donald Glover Rich Purnell Aksel Hennie Alex Vogel Naomi Scott Ryoko Sam Spruell NASA psychologist Jonathan Aris Brendan Hatch