The Martian (2015)
An abandoned astronaut uses scientific ingenuity and dry wit to survive alone on a hostile Mars.
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.
How intense is The Martian?
The Martian has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What The Martian feels like
- Tone
- upliftingearnestsuspensefulfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream The Martian
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Martian for you?
Is The Martian scary?
No. The Martian is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Martian gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Martian sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Martian OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Martian?
The Martian runs 2h 21m.
Where can I stream The Martian?
The Martian is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The Martian have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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