The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'

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The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'

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

Acting

Matt Damon

Self

Acting

Jessica Chastain

Self

Acting

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Self

Acting

Michael Peña

Self

Acting

Sebastian Stan

Self

Acting

Kate Mara

Self

Acting

Aksel Hennie

Self

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