One month after its theatrical debut, The Smashing Machine is now available to stream at home. This new sports biopic from A24 stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as MMA fighter and UFC world champion Mark Kerr.
The Smashing Machine chronicles Kerr’s relentless pursuit of greatness, which turned him into 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 received the Silver Lion for Best Direction.
“The Smashing Machine” follows Kerr’s career as an obsession with greatness made him a legend and nearly cost him everything in the process.
“The Smashing Machine” premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August 2025, where its 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.
Summary: The sports biopic “The Smashing Machine” featuring Dwayne Johnson as MMA legend Mark Kerr is now available to stream digitally with flexible purchase and rental options.