Directed by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine tells the story of Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson), one of the earliest names of the UFC. Having earned a reputation as an unbeatable force in the ring, Kerr himself was far from indestructible. Living in a toxicly co-dependent relationship with his girlfriend, Dawn (Emily Blunt), Kerr struggle with addiction and his own ego as he attempted to stay atop of the emerging world of fighting. Our review.

The Smashing Machine is in theatres on October 3rd, 2025.

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