Smaller details about "The Martian," like the time taken to travel to Mars — which is close to 8 months — are also accurate.

When your children range from 8 to 14 years old, it’s hard to find a weekend film for the whole family, particularly with a grandad in the mix as well. Happily, the 2015 film adaptation of Andy Weir’s ...

In the movie The Martian, Matt Damon’s character survives by growing potatoes on Mars. In reality, scientists believe they have found a resilient plant that could pave the way for life on Mars.