The Martian (2016)
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The Martian is streaming in Japan on Disney+.
What the audience says
The Martian rates well above most English films. It carries a 7.7/10 on TMDB across 21,980 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 141 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Disney+.
Should you spend 2h 21m on it?
2h 21m of English science fiction, leaning drama, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 21,980 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.7/10 across 21,980 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ridley Scott
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in Japan
Trailer
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