This movie comes about as close to accurate as it can (according to various interviews on the subject), while taking some liberties with some facts in..
Martian Child will be one of those quiet movies that many people won't see. Those who don't see it will miss it. I can understand why it's sitting quiet.
The Martian is a 2015 science fiction survival film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon. The screenplay by Drew Goddard is based on Andy Weir.