The Smashing Machine
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This film follows mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Mark Kerr in the late 1990s as he strives for global fighting dominance while simultaneously confronting his opioid addiction and a turbulent romance with his girlfriend...
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Synopsis
Directed by Benny Safdie and featuring Dwayne Johnson, this sports biopic chronicles the turbulent life of Mark Kerr, a celebrated figure in UFC and MMA known for his powerful fighting style. Off the mat, Kerr wrestled with severe addiction issues and instability in his relationship with his long-time partner, Dawn. Despite these immense personal obstacles, Mark Kerr, also known as "The Smashing Machine," ultimately cemented his legacy as an inspiring legend in the fighting community.
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Cast & Crew
Emily Blunt
Mary Poppins
Dwayne Johnson
Dr. Smolder Bravestone
Paul Wu
Pride Referee (2000)
Bethany Brown
Nurse
Hugo Steele
Firefighter
Randi Lynne
Receptionist
Takao Osawa
Nobuyuki Sakakibara
Andre Tricoteux
Paul Varelans
Paul Lazenby
Dealer Henchman
Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten
Nick Toren
UFC 1977 Photojournalist
Jill Basey
Peggy
Whitney Moore
Jaqueline
Yushin Okami
Alexander Otsuka
Stephen Quadros
Stephen Quadros
Yasuko Mitsuura
Pride Director
Jason William Day
HGE Sparring Partner
Tomoyasu Hotei
Tomoyasu Hotei
Marcus Aurelio
Ortiz
Mark Kerr
Himself
Jason Tremblay
Arizona Police Officer (uncredited)
Lance Gibson
UFC Contender
Ilan Rosenberg
Coleman's Cornerman
Jasper Salon
Cutman (uncredited)
Shawn Orr
Mo, the Garbage Truck Driver
Ryan Bader
Mark Coleman
James Moontasri
Akira Shoji
Taylor Trujillo
Burger Joint Patron (uncredited)
Takeshi Kurokawa
Flight Attendant
Brennan Walstrom
Firefighter
Ismail Elfallahi
Derby Fan (uncredited)
Chris Franco
Igor's Cornerman
Joshua Mazerolle
HGE Sparring Partner
Jugo Hashimoto
Vespa Driver
Yûki Kedôin
Pride 2000 Photographer
Oleksandr Usyk
Igor Vovchanchyn
Yoko Hamamura
Eddie
Satoshi Ishii
Enson Inoue
Naoki Tasaki
Journalist (uncredited)
Lyndsey Gavin
Elizabeth Coleman
James McSweeney
Varelans' Cornerman
Adrianne Lovato
Waiter
Gary Copeland
Kerr/Inoue Referee
Roberto Abreu
(uncredited)
Jonathan Corbblah
UFC 1997 Interviewer
Charles Chi Soo Kim
Mourner in Church (uncredited)
Kenny Rice
Vale Tudo Announcer
Zoe Kosovic
McKenzie Coleman
Paul Cheng
Masaaki Satake
Nala Sinephro
Star Spangled Banner Performer
ABOUT THE movie
DIRECTOR
Benny SafdieRATING
Genres
History, Drama, Sport, Action & AdventureRuntime
2hr 3minAge Rating
RProduction Country
United StatesRELEASE DATE
Oct 1, 2025People Who Enjoyed The Smashing Machine Also Liked
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