The Martian 2015 Full Movie

The Martian Full Movie: A Journey of Survival on Mars

In the year 2035, the crew of the Ares III mission embarks on an ambitious expedition to Mars, specifically exploring the Acidalia Planitia region. On Martian solar day (sol) 18 of their 31-sol mission, a severe dust storm threatens to topple their Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV). In the chaos of evacuation, astronaut Mark Watney is struck by debris and presumed dead by his crew. As the MAV teeters on the brink of disaster, the remaining crew members make the difficult decision to leave Watney behind and return to their orbiting vessel, the Hermes.

Mark Watney’s Struggle for Survival

After the storm subsides, Watney awakens, injured and facing a low-oxygen warning. He manages to return to the crew’s surface habitat, known as the “Hab,” where he treats his wounds. As he begins to recover, Watney starts a video diary to document his experiences. With no means of communication with Earth, his only hope for rescue lies in the next Mars mission, Ares IV, which is scheduled to land 3,200 kilometers away at the Schiaparelli crater in four years. The Ares IV MAV has already been pre-positioned at the site, waiting for the mission.

Creating Life on Mars: Watney’s Ingenious Solutions

Watney’s immediate concern is food. As a botanist, he uses his skills to create a makeshift garden inside the Hab. He fertilizes Martian soil with the crew’s bio-waste and manufactures water from leftover rocket fuel. Using whole potatoes reserved for a special Thanksgiving meal, he cultivates a sustainable food source. Additionally, he begins modifying a crewed rover to prepare for the journey to the Ares IV MAV.

Meanwhile, on Earth, NASA satellite planner Mindy Park reviews satellite images and notices moved equipment, leading her to realize that Watney must be alive. NASA director Teddy Sanders decides to release this news to the public but chooses not to inform the Ares III crew, despite flight director Mitch Henderson’s strong objections. Watney’s journey takes a significant turn when he embarks on a one-month trek to retrieve the Pathfinder probe, which had fallen silent in 1997. By using Pathfinder’s camera, he establishes visual contact with NASA, allowing for a text-based communication link.

Challenges and Setbacks: The Fight for Survival

As Watney continues to navigate the challenges of survival, disaster strikes when the Hab’s airlock blows out, injuring him and destroying his potato crops. Although he manages to repair the airlock, he faces the looming threat of starvation. In response, Mars missions director Vincent Kapoor and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) director Bruce Ng prepare a resupply mission to deliver enough food for Watney to survive until Ares IV’s arrival. However, an oversight during the expedited launch process leads to catastrophe when the resupply spacecraft disintegrates shortly after takeoff.

In a twist of fate, the China National Space Administration offers a launch vehicle originally intended for the Taiyang Shen space probe to resupply Watney. Astrophysicist Rich Purnell devises an alternative plan: to have the Taiyang Shen launcher rendezvous with the Hermes, allowing it to use Earth’s gravity to “slingshot” back to Mars two years earlier than Ares IV. Despite the risks, Henderson secretly sends Purnell’s proposal to the crew, who unanimously vote in favor of the plan, prompting a diversion of the Hermes.

The Climax: Watney’s Desperate Escape

As Watney embarks on the 90-sol journey to Schiaparelli, he prepares to use the Ares IV MAV to rendezvous with the Hermes. However, he must significantly lighten the MAV by partially dismantling it. As he takes off, the MAV runs out of fuel, and its velocity relative to the Hermes becomes too fast for a safe pickup. In a moment of quick thinking, Commander Lewis improvises by using an explosive to breach a forward airlock, allowing air to escape violently and slow down the Hermes. Despite the distance, Lewis uses a tethered Manned Maneuvering Unit to reach Watney, who, in a final act of desperation, pierces his pressure suit to propel himself toward her, ending his 561 sols alone on Mars.

Conclusion: The Martian Full Movie and Its Impact

After returning to Earth, Mark Watney becomes a survival instructor for astronaut candidates, sharing his incredible story of resilience and ingenuity. Five years later, as the Ares V is about to launch, those involved in Watney’s rescue are seen in their current lives, reflecting on the profound impact of their