The Martian (2015): Film vs Book

About the film

An astronaut stranded on Mars must find a way to survive.

How close is it to the book?

The film keeps the book's humor and resourcefulness, with the technical details simplified.

Read or watch first?

The book has more of the science.

What the book gives you

The Martian by Andy Weir

A fast, funny, endlessly inventive story of one man's ingenuity on another planet. It makes science feel exciting, and it keeps you smiling and turning pages.

Who will like it: Readers who love clever problem-solving, humor and a hero you cheer for.