The Smashing Machine 2025

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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.

Dwayne Johnson

as Mark Kerr

Emily Blunt

as Dawn Staples

Ryan Bader

as Mark Coleman

Bas Rutten

as Bas Rutten

Lyndsey Gavin

as Elizabeth Coleman

Zoe Kosovic

as McKenzie Coleman

Oleksandr Usyk

as Igor Vovchanchyn

Satoshi Ishii

as Enson Inoue

James Moontasri

as Akira Shoji

Yoko Hamamura

as Kazuyuki Fujita

Director:

Benny Safdie

Writer:

Benny Safdie

Genres:

Drama,History

Release Date:

2025 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

123 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Smashing Machine

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Dwayne Johnson

as Mark Kerr

Emily Blunt

as Dawn Staples

Ryan Bader

as Mark Coleman

Bas Rutten

as Bas Rutten

Lyndsey Gavin

as Elizabeth Coleman

Zoe Kosovic

as McKenzie Coleman

Oleksandr Usyk

as Igor Vovchanchyn

Satoshi Ishii

as Enson Inoue

James Moontasri

as Akira Shoji

Yoko Hamamura

as Kazuyuki Fujita

Paul Cheng

as Masaaki Satake

Andre Tricoteux

as Paul Varelans

Marcus Aurelio

as Mestre Hulk

Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu

as Fábio Gurgel

Jerin Valel

as Sergio Batarelli

Raja Flores

as Dr. Cortez

Egidiyus Klimas

as Igor's Manager

Randi Lynne

as Receptionist

Yasuhiro Nakatsuka

as Pride Journalist #1 (1999)

Kenny Rice

as Vale Tudo Announcer

Tak Sasaki

as Pride Referee (1999)

Paul Wu

as Pride Referee (2000)

Joshua Mazerolle

as HGE Sparring Partner

Jason William Day

as HGE Sparring Partner

Mark Kerr

as Self

Annette Alvarado

as Grocery Store Cashier

James McSweeney

as Varelans' Cornerman

Jonathan Corbblah

as UFC 1997 Interviewer

Ilan Rosenberg

as Coleman's Cornerman

Nick Toren

as UFC 1977 Photojournalist

Jill Basey

as Peggy

Bethany Brown

as Nurse

Soichi Sato

as Window Seat Passenger

Takaaki Nagata

as Taxi Driver

Jugo Hashimoto

as Vespa Driver

Haruo Tokashiki

as Pride 1999 Official

Hiroko Taki

as Small Shopkeeper

Hironori Kamoshita

as Pride 1999 Journalist #2

Yasuko Mitsuura

as Pride Director

Shinpei Otsuki

as Pride Translator

Olga Dzyurak

as Igor's Translator

Takeshi Kurokawa

as Flight Attendant

Tomoka Kobayashi

as Pride 1999 Employee

Chris Franco

as Igor's Cornerman

Takao Osawa

as Nobuyuki Sakakibara

Midori Takiya

as Mr. Sakakibara's Translator

Naoshi Sasaki

as Pride 1999 Pharmacist

Rina Shimomura

as Pride 1999 Journalist #3

Royal Johnston

as Gravitron Operator

Whitney Moore

as Jaqueline

Adrianne Lovato

as Waiter

Tomoya Naka

as Pride 2000 Photographer

Yuki Kedoin

as Pride 2000 Photographer

Stephen Quadros

as Stephen Quadros

Tomoyasu Hotei

as Tomoyasu Hotei

Nala Sinephro

as Star Spangled Banner Performer

Ryan Ventura

as Pride 2000 Announcer

Paul Wu

as Pride 2000 Referee

Gary Copeland

as Kerr/Inoue Referee

Jamie Fair

as Phoenix Barber

Jordan Greer

as Ohio State Wrestling Partner

Byron Capers

as Phoenix Police Officer

Ei Yoshikawa

as Pride 2000 Journalist

Roberto de Abreu Filho

as Fabio Gurgel

Lance Gibson

as UFC Contender

Yushin Okami

as Alexander Otsuka

Marcus Vinicios

as Ebenezer Fontes Braga

Adam Santos

as Ricardo Morais

Christopher Ackerman

as Demolition Derby Announcer

Shawn C. Orr

as Demolition Derby Driver

Brett Randy Bourgeois

as Demolition Derby Driver

Scott Meloshinsky

as Demolition Derby Driver

Hugo Steele

as Firefighter

Brennan Walstrom

as Firefighter

Roberto Abreu

as (uncredited)

Jason Broadwell

as Grocery Store Patron (uncredited)

Ismail Elfallahi

as Derby Fan (uncredited)

Charles Chi Soo Kim

as Tokyo Dome Wrestling Fan (uncredited)

Paul Lazenby

as Hans Nijman (uncredited)

Jasper Salon

as Cutman (uncredited)

Nina Sugii

as Japanese Hotel Guest/Fan (uncredited)

Naoki Tasaki

as Journalist (uncredited)

Jason Tremblay

as Arizona Police Officer (uncredited)

Taylor Trujillo

as Burger Joint Patron (uncredited)

Lawrence Yang

as MMA Trainer of Masaaki Satake/Cameraman (uncredited)

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