With a title like The Smashing Machine, one might expect writer-director Benny Safdie’s first solo-directed feature to be a brutal, grinding sit. The film is based on the 2002 documentary of the same ...

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Over 20 years ago, HBO released its acclaimed documentary about the life of mixed martial artist Mike Kerr, and now his story is getting the Hollywood treatment. A24’s newest release, The Smashing ...

The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as real-life MMA and UFC icon Mark Kerr, is coming to digital streaming this week. The film also stars Emily Blunt as Kerr’s girlfriend, Dawn ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Dwayne Johnson plays pioneer UFC fighter Mark ...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson steps out of the WWE ring and into the UFC Octagon in a new trailer for The Smashing Machine, where he portrays UFC icon Mark Kerr. Benny Safdie wrote and directed the movie, ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: Even thought the Rock’s Smashing Machine movie wasn’t the critically-acclaimed or box-office hit that A24 was hoping for, the studio now has another chance to drum up ...