The Smashing Machine (2025)

The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie, chronicles the life and career of MMA and Vale Tudo champion Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) at the peak of his career, during an era when UFC competition was no-holds-barred, brutal, and ruthless. In this extreme and unforgiving environment, Kerr questions himself, seeking balance in his life and relationships. The film, based on a true story, shows the most intimate and fragile side of a legendary athlete, celebrated for his strength, yet tormented by deep fears and unresolved insecurities. His fiancée, Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt), also struggles to find her place in Mark's chaotic and contradictory world, facing mounting tensions and difficult sacrifices that test their relationship.

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