The Smashing Machine

Theatrical - Wide 2025-10-03

Cast Dwayne Johnson Emily Blunt
Directed by Benny Safdie
Written by Benny Safdie

Box Office Gross: $21,133,481

Running Time: 123 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: A24, Seven Bucks Productions, Out for the Count, Magnetic Fields Entertainment

Genres: Action Drama History

JoBlo's Rating

9/10

Synopsis

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.

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