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The Smashing Machine

2025 · 123 min

A raw, bruising plunge into addiction and self-destruction, where every fight feels like a cry for help.

Directed by
Benny Safdie
Genres
Drama, History, Action
Starring
Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader
Tagline
The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.
Overview
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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Directed by
Benny Safdie
Genres
Drama, History, Action
Starring
Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader
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Tone
  • bleakstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • addiction
  • obsession
  • identity
  • grief
  • redemption
Places
  • workplace
  • home
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour2
Realism9
Romance4
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity5
Emotional weight9

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drama, history, action
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
123 min
Country
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Languages
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