[DOWNLOAD MOVIE] The Smashing Machine (2025) Movie

 

The Smashing Machine (2025) Movie

Get ready to see Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson like never before in "The Smashing Machine" (2025), the gritty, unflinching biographical sports drama about the turbulent life of MMA pioneer Mark Kerr. Marking a major dramatic shift for the global superstar, this A24 film dives deep into the high-stakes, early days of the UFC and PRIDE fighting circuits in the late '90s and early '00s, far beyond the typical Hollywood action movie. Directed by indie icon Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems), the movie is a brutal, honest look at the cost of being a champion.

​Johnson transforms himself into Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion known for his dominant wrestling and ferocious fighting style that earned him the moniker, "The Smashing Machine." The film doesn't shy away from the dark side of his success, focusing on Kerr's desperate struggle with opioid addiction, which he battled while maintaining a larger-than-life presence in the ring. The narrative centers on a critical three-year period, detailing his painful attempts at recovery, the physical toll of the sport, and his volatile, codependent relationship with his partner, Dawn Staples, played by the equally powerful Emily Blunt in their long-awaited Jungle Cruise reunion.

​Filmed on grainy 16mm, the movie captures the raw, punishing atmosphere of the sport's beginnings. It features real-life MMA legends playing key figures, including Ryan Bader as Mark Coleman and Bas Rutten playing himself, lending an incredible authenticity to the fight choreography. Released on October 3, 2025, The Smashing Machine has been praised by critics for Johnson's nuanced, physically and emotionally demanding performance, offering a complex portrait of vulnerability, addiction, and the relentless courage required to fight for survival both inside and outside the cage. This is the Dwayne Johnson dramatic role you don't want to miss.

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