
The Smashing Machine (2025)
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.
Director: Benny Safdie
Writers: Benny Safdie
Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten
The Smashing Machine is a 2025 American Action/Drama/History film directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten. It runs 2h 3m and is rated R. The film holds a 6.4/10 rating from 724 votes on TMDB.
Cast

Dwayne Johnson
Mark Kerr

Emily Blunt
Dawn Staples

Ryan Bader
Mark Coleman

Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten

Oleksandr Usyk
Igor Vovchanchyn

Lyndsey Gavin
Elizabeth Coleman

Zoe Kosovic
McKenzie Coleman

Satoshi Ishii
Enson Inoue
James Moontasri
Akira Shoji

Yoko Hamamura
Kazuyuki Fujita

Paul Cheng
Masaaki Satake

Andre Tricoteux
Paul Varelans
Details
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | La Máquina: The Smashing Machine, 神拳太保, Coração de Lutador: The Smashing Machine, Coração de Lutador, Zúzógép |
| Runtime | 2h 3m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | A24, Seven Bucks Productions, Out for the Count |
| IMDb ID | tt11214558 |
| TMDB ID | 760329 |











