Name: The Smashing Machine
Director: Benny Safdie
Genre: Drama, History, Action, Biography
Released: 2025-01-01
Duration: PT2h 3mM
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk

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What is The Smashing Machine (2025) about?

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In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.

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Who stars in The Smashing Machine?

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The Smashing Machine stars Dwayne Johnson (Mark Kerr), Emily Blunt (Dawn Staples), Ryan Bader (Mark Coleman), Bas Rutten (Bas Rutten), Oleksandr Usyk (Igor Vovchanchyn). The film was directed by Benny Safdie.

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How long is The Smashing Machine?

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The Smashing Machine has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated R.

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Is The Smashing Machine worth watching?

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The Smashing Machine holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 71. Fans of Drama, History, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Smashing Machine?

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Streaming availability for The Smashing Machine changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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