The Last Days on Mars movie poster

The Last Days on Mars

"The search for life is about to end."

August 11, 2013 1h 38m 5.5/10 (881 votes)

Originally released in 2013. The Last Days on Mars is a science fiction/thriller film. directed by Ruairi Robinson.

Starring Liev Schreiber, Elias Koteas, and Romola Garai

Synopsis

On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the relief crew claim all the glory, he disobeys orders to pack up and goes out on an unauthorized expedition to collect further samples. But a routine excavation turns to disaster when the porous ground collapses and he falls into a deep crevice. His devastated colleagues attempt to recover his body. However, when another vanishes, they start to suspect that the life-form they have discovered is not without danger.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 11, 2013 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (881 votes)
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Budget $10.6M Production budget
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Box Office $24.1K 0.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Belgium + 3 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,600,000
Revenue
$24,084

Production Companies

  • BFI
  • Qwerty Films
  • Fantastic Films
  • Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
  • Focus Features
  • MEDIA Programme of the European Union
  • Prescience Film Fund
  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last Days on Mars about?

On the last day of the first manned mission to Mars, a crew member of Tantalus Base believes he has made an astounding discovery – fossilized evidence of bacterial life. Unwilling to let the reli...

Who directed The Last Days on Mars?

The Last Days on Mars was directed by Ruairi Robinson.

How long is The Last Days on Mars?

The Last Days on Mars has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The Last Days on Mars released?

The Last Days on Mars was released on August 11, 2013 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Last Days on Mars?

The main cast of The Last Days on Mars includes Liev Schreiber, Elias Koteas, Romola Garai, Olivia Williams, Johnny Harris.

Is The Last Days on Mars worth watching?

The Last Days on Mars has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 881 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.