The Smashing Machine

The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.

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Overview

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.

Keywords

drug addiction
based on true story
intense
biography
1990s
sports
depressed
price of fame
sports drama
self awareness
biographical drama
mixed martial arts (mma)

Details

Status: Released
Release date: October 1, 2025
Original language: English
Production: Seven Bucks Productions,A24,Out for the Count,Magnetic Fields Entertainment
Cast: Dwayne Johnson,Emily Blunt,Ryan Bader,Bas Rutten,Oleksandr Usyk,Lyndsey Gavin,Zoe Kosovic,Satoshi Ishii,James Moontasri,Yoko Hamamuraand 74 more
Director: Benny Safdie
Writer: Benny Safdie
Producer: David Koplan,Dany Garcia,Beau Flynn,Dwayne Johnson,Hiram Garcia,Eli Bush,Tracey Landon
Cinematography: Maceo Bishop
Music: Nala Sinephro
Budget: $50,000,000
Revenue: $21,133,481
IMDb: tt11214558