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The Smashing Machine

R20252h 3mBenny Safdie
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 71% · Metacritic 65

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"The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend."

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.

DramaHistoryAction
SportsDrug AddictionBiographyBased On True StoryMixed Martial Arts (mma)Price Of Fame1990sSports DramaDepressedSelf Awareness

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What is The Smashing Machine (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in The Smashing Machine?

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.

How long is The Smashing Machine?

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

Is The Smashing Machine worth watching?

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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