Dwayne Johnson stars in “The Smashing Machine,” a biopic about legendary UFC fighter Mark Kerr. // Photo courtesy of Eric Zachanowich, A24 Dwayne Johnson steps back into the ring in A24’s new film ...

Dwayne Johnson sheds his larger-than-life persona in Benny Safdie’s raw and gripping biopic, delivering a career-best performance as troubled MMA fighter Mark Kerr.

Dwayne Johnson brings UFC legend Mark Kerr‘s life to the big screen with The Smashing Machine, straddling the line of “lover” and “fighter.” On the red carpet of Monday’s Los Angeles premiere, Johnson ...

Who is Mark Kerr? The MMA fighter inspired the 2025 sports film 'The Smashing Machine,' in which Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson portrays him ...

The new film from director and writer Benny Safdie tells the story of former wrestler and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Mark Kerr, who was a two-time UFC heavyweight champion, with the movie ...

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Dwayne Johnson stars in a scene from the movie "The Smashing Machine." The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires ...

Fact vs. fiction in Benny Safdie's MMA drama! Join us as we examine what the film got right and wrong about Mark Kerr's tumultuous career and personal struggles. Our countdown includes Kerr's fight ...

Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” isn’t what you think it is, especially if you think it’s a movie about a British guy who thinks his typewriter is the tops. “The Smashing Machine” would seem to ...

No, you are safe to head out after the fantastic last scene of the movie, which actually includes the real life Mark Kerr. There aren't any bonus scenes after the credits roll. The Smashing Machine is ...

The Smashing Machine immerses audiences in a heartfelt drama elevated by Benny Safdie's direction and the performances by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.

MMA legend Ryan Bader makes his acting debut in The Smashing Machine — and it didn’t take him long to realize he was in uncharted territory after filming with costar Emily Blunt. “We have a scene ...