Cast and Crew of The Martian

The Martian

"The Martian" is a riveting science fiction film that takes audiences on a thrilling journey through the vast and unforgiving landscape of Mars. The story centers around the protagonist Mark Watney, portrayed by the talented Matt Damon, who is an astronaut and botanist. During a manned mission to explore the red planet, his crew faces a harrowing and violent storm. In the chaos that ensues, Watney is presumed dead and sadly left behind when his team makes the difficult decision to evacuate. Unbeknownst to them, Watney survives the storm and is left to confront the stark reality of being stranded on a desolate planet, where the odds are stacked overwhelmingly against him.

Alone in such a hostile environment, Watney's fortitude is put to the ultimate test. With a limited supply of food, water, and tools, he must rely on his remarkable ingenuity, resourcefulness, and tenacity to stay alive. The film showcases Watney's determination as he meticulously cultivates potatoes using Martian soil, his own waste, and the little resources he has at his disposal. Through a mixture of humor and resilience, he tackles the numerous challenges that arise, making the most out of a dire situation. His journey of survival is not just about physical endurance, but also about hope and the human spirit's profound capability to adapt and innovate when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

While Watney is fighting for his life on Mars, the film also interweaves the efforts of NASA and his former crew, led by the capable Melissa Lewis, played by Jessica Chastain. As they come to realize that Watney is still alive, a global effort is set in motion to rescue him, showcasing the collaborative nature of science and humanity. The film brilliantly balances Watney's solitary struggles with the camaraderie and determination of those on Earth, creating a narrative that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, innovation, and resilience. "The Martian" is not just a tale of survival but a celebration of human creativity and friendship, captivating audiences with its blend of science, humor, and heartfelt moments.

Full Cast of The Martian

Matt Damon as Mark Watney

Matt Damon

as Mark Watney

Matthew Paige Damon (born October 8, 1970) is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter. He is the recipient...

Jessica Chastain as Melissa Lewis

Jessica Chastain

as Melissa Lewis

Jessica Michelle Chastain (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress and film producer. Known for her roles in film...

Kristen Wiig as Annie Montrose

Kristen Wiig

as Annie Montrose

Kristen Carroll Wiig (born August 22, 1973) is an American actress, voice actress, writer, producer, and comedian. Sh...

Jeff Daniels as Teddy Sanders

Jeff Daniels

as Teddy Sanders

Jeffrey Warren "Jeff" Daniels (born February 19, 1955) is an American actor, musician and playwright. He founded a no...

Michael Peña as Rick Martinez

Michael Peña

as Rick Martinez

Michael Anthony Peña (born January 13, 1976) is an American film and television actor, probably best known for his pr...

Sean Bean as Mitch Henderson

Sean Bean

as Mitch Henderson

Shaun Mark Bean (born 17 April 1959) is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Be...

Kate Mara as Beth Johanssen

Kate Mara

as Beth Johanssen

Kate Rooney Mara (born February 27, 1983) is an American actress. She is known for work in television, playing report...

Sebastian Stan as Chris Beck

Sebastian Stan

as Chris Beck

Sebastian Stan (born August 13, 1982) is a Romanian and American actor. He gained recognition for his role as Bucky B...

Aksel Hennie as Alex Vogel

Aksel Hennie

as Alex Vogel

Aksel Hennie (born 29 October 1975) is a Norwegian actor, director and writer. He has acted in a number of successful...

Chiwetel Ejiofor as Vincent Kapoor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

as Vincent Kapoor

Chiwetelu Umeadi "Chiwetel" Ejiofor (born on 10 July 1977) is an English actor. He attended London Academy of Music a...

Benedict Wong as Bruce Ng

Benedict Wong

as Bruce Ng

Benedict Wong was born in 1970 in Manchester, England. He is an actor and writer, best known for his role as Wong in ...

Donald Glover as Rich Purnell

Donald Glover

as Rich Purnell

Donald McKinley Glover Jr. (born September 25, 1983), also known by the stage name Childish Gambino, is an American a...

Nick Mohammed as Tim Grimes

Nick Mohammed

as Tim Grimes

Nick Mohammed was born on October 2, 1980 and is currently 44 years old.

Enzo Cilenti as Mike Watkins

Enzo Cilenti

as Mike Watkins

Enzo Cilenti is a British stage, film and television actor of Italian heritage. He holds a degree in French and Spani...

Jonathan Aris as Brendan Hatch

Jonathan Aris

as Brendan Hatch

Jonathan Aris is a British stage, film and television actor, trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in...

Geoffrey Thomas

as U.S. President

Yang Haiwen

as Chinese Flight Director
Brian Caspe as Timer Controller

Brian Caspe

as Timer Controller

Brian Caspe was born on May 11, 1975 and is currently 49 years old.

Mark O'Neal

as Guidance

James Fred Harkins Jr.

as Pathfinder Developer
Sam Spruell as NASA Psychologist

Sam Spruell

as NASA Psychologist

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Mike Kelly

as Launcher Interface

Waleska Latorre

as Vincent's Secretary

Frederik Pleitgen

as CNN Reporter

Charlie Gardner

as Robert Lewis

Kamilla Fátyol

as Marissa Martinez

Yang Liu

as Chinese Translator
Scott Alexander Young as JPL Pathfinder Team

Scott Alexander Young

as JPL Pathfinder Team

Scott Alexander Young is an American actor, producer, and writer.

Jason Ryan

as JPL Pathfinder Team

James Dougherty

as JPL Pathfinder Team

Xue Xuxing

as Ming's Secretary

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