Movie

The Smashing Machine

“The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.”

★ 6.4(605)20252h 3m

The Smashing Machine is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Plex. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Benny Safdie
Release date: 2025-10-01
Runtime: 2h 3m
Language: English
Box office: $21,133,481
Budget: $50,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: A24

The Smashing Machine — trailer

About The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine is a 2025 movie in the Drama, History and Action genres, directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt and Ryan Bader. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 605 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Smashing Machine in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Dwayne Johnson

Mark Kerr

Emily Blunt

Dawn Staples

Ryan Bader

Mark Coleman

Bas Rutten

Oleksandr Usyk

Igor Vovchanchyn

Lyndsey Gavin

Elizabeth Coleman

Zoe Kosovic

McKenzie Coleman

Satoshi Ishii

Enson Inoue

James Moontasri

Akira Shoji

Yoko Hamamura

Kazuyuki Fujita

Paul Cheng

Masaaki Satake

Andre Tricoteux

Paul Varelans

Themes & keywords

sportsdrug addictionbiographybased on true storymixed martial arts (mma)price of fame1990ssports dramadepressedself awarenessintensebiographical drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Smashing Machine in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Smashing Machine on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Plex.

Is The Smashing Machine on Netflix?+

The Smashing Machine is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How long is The Smashing Machine?+

The Smashing Machine has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in The Smashing Machine?+

The Smashing Machine stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten and Oleksandr Usyk.

When did The Smashing Machine come out?+

The Smashing Machine is a 2025 movie directed by Benny Safdie.

What genre is The Smashing Machine?+

The Smashing Machine is Drama, History and Action film.

Who directed The Smashing Machine?+

The Smashing Machine was directed by Benny Safdie.