An astronaut, Mark Watney is left behind on Mars when a fierce storm forces his team to evacuate presuming him dead. Now alone on the hostile planet, Watney must rely on his resourcefulness and scientific expertise to signal Earth that he’s alive and find a way to sustain himself until a possible rescue mission. Using his ingenuity, Watney creatively solved numerous challenges, from growing food in Martian soil to rigging communications equipment, all while facing the harsh realities of survival in an unforgiving environment. As Earth races against time to mount a daring rescue, Watney’s determination and wit becomes his greatest assets in the battle for survival against the odds.