Abandoned on the surface of Mars, an astronaut presumed dead after a dust storm struggles to survive on the hostile planet and send a message home. Where to watch The Martian (2015) starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig and directed by Ridley Scott. DETAILS The Martian From legendary director Ridley Scott (Alien, Prometheus) comes a gripping tale of human strength and the will to survive. During a mission to Mars, American astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead and left behind. But Watney is still alive. Filming Wadi Rum in Jordan was used for external scenes on Mars in filming The Martian. Korda Studios, a location 26 kilometres (16 mi) west of Budapest, Hungary, in the wine-making village of Etyek, was chosen for filming interior scenes of The Martian.
