The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'
The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'

The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'

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2016
1h 20m
7.6(5 votes)
Documentary

Overview

A long form documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's film, "The Martian," featuring interviews with its cast and crew.

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Cast & Crew

8 members
Directing

Ridley Scott

Self

Ridley Scott
Acting

Matt Damon

Self

Matt Damon
Acting

Jessica Chastain

Self

Jessica Chastain
Acting

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Self

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Acting

Michael Peña

Self

Michael Peña
Acting

Sebastian Stan

Self

Sebastian Stan
Acting

Kate Mara

Self

Kate Mara
Acting

Aksel Hennie

Self

Aksel Hennie

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