Photos from 'The Martian': Space Movie Strands Matt Damon on 'Mars'

Actor Matt Damon and his wife at "The Martian" World Premiere

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Actor Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Bozán Barroso attend the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

Jim Green, director of Planetary Science at NASA at "The Martian" World Premiere

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Jim Green, director of Planetary Science at NASA Headquarters in Washington, attends the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

NASA Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson at "The Martian" World Premiere

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NASA Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson and her husband George attend the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

Actor Donald Glover at "The Martian" World Premiere

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Actor Donald Glover attends the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

Actress Mackenzie Davis at "The Martian" World Premiere

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Actress Mackenzie Davis attends the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

Actor Jeff Daniels attends "The Martian" World Premiere

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Actor Jeff Daniels attends the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

Actress Jessica Chastain attends "The Martian" World Premiere

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Actress Jessica Chastain attends the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

Actress Kate Mara attends "The Martian" World Premiere

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Actress Kate Mara attends the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

Actor Michael Peña attends "The Martian" World Premiere

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Actor Michael Peña attends the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall, Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

Director Ridley Scott at "The Martian" World Premiere

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Director Ridley Scott and his wife Gianina Facio attend the world premiere for "The Martian” on day two of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Roy Thomson Hall Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Toronto.

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