One month after its theatrical debut, The Smashing Machine is available to stream at home. This sports biopic from A24 stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as MMA fighter and UFC world champion Mark Kerr.
The Smashing Machine follows Kerr’s intense career, showing how his pursuit of greatness made him a legend but almost cost him everything. Emily Blunt co-stars as Dawn Staples, Kerr’s ex-wife.
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August 2025, where director Benny Safdie won the Silver Lion for Best Direction.
This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and New York Post’s streaming property, Decider.
Author's summary: This gripping biopic reveals the sacrifices and triumphs of MMA legend Mark Kerr, brought to life by Dwayne Johnson’s commanding performance.