Matt Damon stars in 'The Martian'.

Matt Damon stars in 'The Martian'.

In Theatres: Matt Damon is ‘The Martian’

VIDEO: Damon stars as an astronaut stranded on Mars, and a star-studded cast of characters try to rescue him.



Ridley Scott’s film The Martian opens Friday, with Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars, and a star-studded cast of characters trying to rescue him.

Also hitting theatres is The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Video: The Canadian Press

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