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Why people love it

People revisit The Martian for the same reason it broke through in 2015: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a drama rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Ridley Scott keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The science fiction and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 21m · ★ 7.7

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    1.Spaceman (2024)

    6.7 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Drama · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    Spaceman (2024) is the kind of film The Martian fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The science-fiction overlap is real, but it's the tense emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    2.Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

    7.9 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    Guardians of the Galaxy shares The Martian's gift for science-fiction — the 2014 film delivers adventure without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    3.Oblivion (2013)

    6.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Martian compelling — the science-fiction, the adventure — shows up in Oblivion (2013) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that tense storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    4.Star Trek Beyond (2016)

    6.8 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction energy of The Martian is alive in Star Trek Beyond (2016), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a tense payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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    5.Ender's Game (2013)

    6.6 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1h 54m

    Why you'll love it

    Ender's Game (2013) operates in the same science-fiction as The Martian, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    6.Moon (2009)

    7.6 · Science Fiction · Drama · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    Moon (2009) belongs to the same conversation as The Martian — both anchor their science-fiction in drama emotion that doesn't let go. The tense undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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    7.John Carter (2012)

    6.4 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Martian's science-fiction stayed with you, John Carter (2012) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The adventure through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    • Disney Plus
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    8.Mickey 17 (2025)

    6.8 · Science Fiction · Comedy · Adventure · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Martian excels in science-fiction, Mickey 17 (2025) doubles down on adventure to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
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    9.Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

    6.5 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Mystery · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) is the natural next step after The Martian: same science-fiction DNA, different perspective. The tense streak and adventure elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

    6.5 · Science Fiction · Drama · Fantasy · 2h 19m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Martian who respond to its science-fiction will find The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) immediately familiar. Both films share a drama sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    • BFI Player Amazon Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Martian?
Try Spaceman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Oblivion—each shares DNA with The Martian while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Martian?
The Martian (2015) is best described as Science Fiction, Drama, Adventure. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Martian worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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