The Martian        Rated PG 13 2 hours 24 minutes

An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assume him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Director: Ridley Scott

Writers: Drew Goddard (screenplay by), Andy Weir (based on the novel by)

Stars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig

2016 Oscar Nominee in the following categories:

Best Motion Picture of the Year

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role

Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

Best Achievement in Sound Mixing

Best Achievement in Sound Editing

Best Achievement in Visual Effects

Best Achievement in Production Design