The Smashing Machine 2025
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56 Reviews
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mark Kerr
as Dawn Staples
as Mark Coleman
as Bas Rutten
as Elizabeth Coleman
as McKenzie Coleman
as Igor Vovchanchyn
as Enson Inoue
as Akira Shoji
as Kazuyuki Fujita
Director:
Writer:
Benny Safdie
Stars:
Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Lyndsey Gavin, Zoe Kosovic, Oleksandr Usyk, Satoshi Ishii, James Moontasri, Yoko Hamamura,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
2025 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
123 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Smashing Machine
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
BS
Cast
as Mark Kerr
as Dawn Staples
as Mark Coleman
as Bas Rutten
as Elizabeth Coleman
as McKenzie Coleman
as Igor Vovchanchyn
as Enson Inoue
as Akira Shoji
as Kazuyuki Fujita
as Masaaki Satake
as Paul Varelans
as Mestre Hulk
as Fábio Gurgel
as Sergio Batarelli
as Dr. Cortez
as Igor's Manager
as Receptionist
as Pride Journalist #1 (1999)
as Vale Tudo Announcer
as Pride Referee (1999)
as Pride Referee (2000)
as HGE Sparring Partner
as HGE Sparring Partner
as Self
as Grocery Store Cashier
as Varelans' Cornerman
as UFC 1997 Interviewer
as Coleman's Cornerman
as UFC 1977 Photojournalist
as Peggy
as Nurse
as Window Seat Passenger
as Taxi Driver
as Vespa Driver
as Pride 1999 Official
as Small Shopkeeper
as Pride 1999 Journalist #2
as Pride Director
as Pride Translator
as Igor's Translator
as Flight Attendant
as Pride 1999 Employee
as Igor's Cornerman
as Nobuyuki Sakakibara
as Mr. Sakakibara's Translator
as Pride 1999 Pharmacist
as Pride 1999 Journalist #3
as Gravitron Operator
as Jaqueline
as Waiter
as Pride 2000 Photographer
as Pride 2000 Photographer
as Stephen Quadros
as Tomoyasu Hotei
as Star Spangled Banner Performer
as Pride 2000 Announcer
as Pride 2000 Referee
as Kerr/Inoue Referee
as Phoenix Barber
as Ohio State Wrestling Partner
as Phoenix Police Officer
as Pride 2000 Journalist
as Fabio Gurgel
as UFC Contender
as Alexander Otsuka
as Ebenezer Fontes Braga
as Ricardo Morais
as Demolition Derby Announcer
as Demolition Derby Driver
as Demolition Derby Driver
as Demolition Derby Driver
as Firefighter
as Firefighter
as (uncredited)
as Grocery Store Patron (uncredited)
as Derby Fan (uncredited)
as Tokyo Dome Wrestling Fan (uncredited)
as Hans Nijman (uncredited)
as Cutman (uncredited)
as Japanese Hotel Guest/Fan (uncredited)
as Journalist (uncredited)
as Arizona Police Officer (uncredited)
as Burger Joint Patron (uncredited)
as MMA Trainer of Masaaki Satake/Cameraman (uncredited)
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