Every Matt Damon Movie Ranked Worst To Best

To date one of the most surprising additions to Damon's back catalogue, The Martian casts him as Mark Watney, an astronaut accidentally left alone on Mars.

It's a simple premise, boosted not only by stunning visuals and a great ensemble (Kristen Wiig, Donald Glover, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara and more), but by Damon's intense, confidence, savvy performance.

Watney is at once arrogant and smart, funny and virtuous, loyal and optimistic, and seeing Damon pull no punches in the role makes it obvious why he landed an Oscar nod.