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From visionary filmmaker Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), The Smashing Machine is a gripping biographical sports drama that brings the real-life story of legendary wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr to the screen. Dwayne Johnson delivers a transformative performance as Kerr, joined by Emily Blunt as his then-wife Dawn Staples, with Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk in supporting roles.

The film had its world premiere in competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, where Safdie was awarded the prestigious Silver Lion for Best Director. It has since garnered strong early acclaim from critics, praised for its raw intensity, emotional depth, and Johnson’s career-defining performance. With an additional North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and distribution by A24, the film is already positioned as one of the year’s most anticipated releases.

A story of triumph, struggle, and resilience both inside and outside the ring, The Smashing Machine cements itself as not just a sports drama, but a powerful character study that resonates far beyond the world of MMA.

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2025. 123 min.