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# The Martian - Parent Guide
Matt Damon stars as an astronaut stranded on Mars who must survive alone using ingenuity and problem-solving. While the PG-13 rating reflects mild language and moderate peril, the film's intense survival themes and occasional tense moments make it best suited for children 12 and older who enjoy science fiction adventures.
About this movie
Genre
Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction
Synopsis
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.
Cast

Jessica Chastain
Melissa Lewis

Kristen Wiig
Annie Montrose

Jeff Daniels
Theodore "Teddy" Sanders
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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